Maharashtra Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule has taken a decisive step to improve the distribution of free sand for rural housing construction by directing officials to ensure that sand royalty receipts are delivered directly to beneficiaries’ homes through Group Development Officers. The move aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s initiative, under
In a significant development for the Breach Candy Residents Forum’s (BCRF) parking initiative, Joint Commissioner of Police (Traffic) Anil Kumbhare has ordered site inspections to assess the feasibility of the proposed parking lots. The move follows a joint meeting held on Wednesday between Breach Candy residents, Kumbhare, and traffic officials
The Bombay High Court on Wednesday directed the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) to refrain from opening financial bids for the ambitious Thane-Ghodbunder to Bhayandar tunnel and elevated road project until Thursday. This order followed a petition by construction giant Larsen & Toubro (L&T), which alleged that while other
After a 15-day delay, construction has resumed on Mumbai’s much-anticipated Carnac Bridge, which had stalled due to a setback in the delivery of crucial steel girders. These structural components, initially expected by 30 April, only arrived on 10 May. As a consequence, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has levied a
On its seventh anniversary, the Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority (MahaRERA) has achieved a significant milestone by registering over 50,000 housing projects, making Maharashtra the only state in India to reach this achievement. The state now accounts for more than 35% of all residential projects registered under RERA across the
Mumbai’s ambitious infrastructure project has reached a significant milestone, as the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has been granted legal clearance to construct a new road through the Malad mangroves. The proposed 50-metre-wide road will pass through a sensitive “blue zone”, an area designated for stringent environmental oversight, which includes parts
In a landmark ruling benefiting over 700 flat owners, the Bombay High Court has directed the issuance of a deemed conveyance certificate in favour of the Neelkanth Heights Cooperative Housing Societies Association Ltd, located in Thane. The court also sharply criticised the developer—Abhinav Real Estate Private Limited, now operating as
Mumbaikars and nature enthusiasts who have been excitedly waiting to witness the breathtaking view of the Gorai Creek from a watchtower placed in the creek, and to walk along a 740-metre-long boardwalk crossing through the mangrove forest, will have to wait at least one more month. The launch of the
Additional Municipal Commissioner Abhijit Bangar describes the BMC’s strategies to prevent future mistakes in the wake of the Gokhale bridge delays. After one of the city’s most delayed but significant infrastructure projects, Bangar updates midday on what’s happening, from creating SOPs for all bridge construction to enhancing coordination with railroads
Due to an issue during the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority’s (MMRDA) girder work for the bridge between Thane and Airoli, more than 50 local train services on Central Railway’s Trans-Harbour line were cancelled Friday morning, leaving a number of commuters and office workers stranded. Additionally, a number of mainline
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