Blocking of ventilation by neighbor - raising podium height

Consult local lawyer and act

Thanks for the reply, Sankar Narayanan Sir. 
What does the law/act on which we can move forward - Will our case be entertained/able to withstand in the court of Law?
What could be the Builders arguement/rights in this case?
Can you please elaborate? 

1. You may prefer to file a local Civil Court suit against builder /neighbor apartment, and seek directions to demolish the offending /blocking wall. This may require a local Architects Plan/drawing & report showing the facts.

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Thanks for the reply, Sir. 
I have filed an RTI (Local Municipality/Hyderabad GHMC) requesting for Building plan and permission copy., yet to receive the reply for RTI application.

But, the GHMC officials are insisting me to discuss with neighbour and not taking any action.  Filed over 3 complaints(with inward copy) to all officials in GHMC.  
Have you handled any such cases, Sir? 
The builder is a big guy, would my case withstand in Court (Because, they are saying, we have raised podium height by 10 feet as per the road facing towards our building and the compound wall is only 5 feet.)?

Engage an Advocate to ensure your easementary rights!

I endorse the opinion and advise of experts, you will have to seek professional service of a local prudent lawyer.

Escalating the RTI to the second appeal level and getting all such approvals/permissions, and filing this as a grievance under citizen charter, and then issuing a notice to GHMC are inexpensive and not time-consuming activities.  The final remedy with all the available records, notices, facts is bringing an injunction against such activity from a competent court and that can only be done by a local advocate alone

You have all rights under Indian Easement Act 1882.  

As per Andhra Pradesh Building Rules 2012  Published vide Notification No. G.O. Ms. No. 168, M.A. & U.D., dated 07.04.2012 Last Updated 10th September, 2019:

Section 7 Requirements for high rise buildings

(b) Tower and Podium Type Building:

(i) Height of the building shall be allowed up to 50m.

(ii) For Podium, i.e., Ground plus first floor: all-round setbacks shall be 7m.

You may obtain the information about his plan approval through RTI act and  then file a suit for mandatory injunction seeking easement rights. 

Private nuisances include acts leading to (a) wrongful disturbances of easements or servitudes,. e.g obstruction to light and air, disturbance of right to living

 discomfort in breathing as the air is polluted.

A continuous easement is one whose enjoyment is, or may be, continual without the act of man. A discontinuous easement is one that needs the act of man for its enjoyment.

The right to light is nothing more or less than the right to prevent the owner or occupier of an adjoining tenement from building or placing on his own land anything which has the effect of illegally obstructing or obscuring the light of the dominant tenement. It is in truth no more than a right to be protected against a particular form of nuisance, and an action for the obstruction of light which has in fact been used and enjoyed for twenty years without interrupting or written consent cannot be sustained unless the obstruction amounts to an actionable nuisance.
An owner of ancient light is entitled to sufficient light, according to the ordinary notions of mankind, for the comfortable use and enjoyment of his house as a dwelling-house, if it is a dwelling, or for the beneficial use and occupation of the house, if it is a warehouse, a shop, or other place of business.

You can consult a local advocate and proceed as the suggestions received

I understand that you're facing some concerns regarding the construction of a new gated community adjacent to your apartment. Here are some suggestions on how you can handle the situation:

1. Review local building regulations: Research the local building regulations and guidelines that govern the construction of gated communities and compound walls. These regulations often specify setback requirements, maximum height limits, and other considerations to ensure adequate light and air circulation. Familiarize yourself with these rules to understand if the new construction adheres to them.

2. Consult a legal professional: If you believe that the construction of the new community violates local regulations or adversely affects your rights to light and air, consider seeking legal advice. A lawyer specializing in real estate or property law can assess your situation and guide you on the appropriate legal steps to take.

3. Engage with the new community's builder/developer: Continue engaging in a constructive dialogue with the builder or developer of the new gated community. Express your concerns regarding the lack of setbacks, raised podium height, and the impact on natural light and air circulation. Share your perspective and request possible remedies, such as installing setbacks or modifying the compound wall height.