Church tries to save 1,309 square meters of land for Mumbai’s Borivali West public park
A court in Mumbai has decided in favor of the Borivali West church, Our Lady of Immaculate Conception, safeguarding a 1,309 square meter parcel of property designated for a public park. The property is close to the ancient Mandapeshwar Caves. The conflict started when the church was approached by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) in […]
According to an RTI, BMC has suggested allocating land for the Dharavi Redevelopment Project
According to a Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) response under the Right to Information Act, the BMC has proposed to the Maharashtra State Government’s Urban Development Department that five of the project’s eighteen acres—ten of which are readily available—be allocated for the Dharavi Redevelopment Project immediately. The remaining ten acres will be given over once the […]
Mumbai: BMC receives racecourse as it approaches the last lap
The last steps are being taken to transfer a portion of the racecourse’s land to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). To the BMC, the Royal Western India Turf Club would give over a 120-acre area. Civic Chief Bhushan Gagrani said that the 120-acre land is almost ready to be turned over. “Yes, the process of […]
BMC will pursue these procedures in order to purchase church land in Borivali: High Court
The Right to Fair Compensation and Land Acquisition Act, 2013 mandates the BMC adhere to certain procedures if it want to build a public garden on a portion of a church-owned plot of land in Borivali (W), close to the Mandapeshwar caves. On June 21, Justices Girish Kulkarni and Arun Pednekar added that BMC “shall […]
BMC Faces Criticism for Destroying Banganga Lake’s Heritage Steps During the Revitalization Project
The BMC experienced a humiliating loss on Monday when the surrounding historical stairs were leveled by a contractor hired to clean the 1,100-year-old Banganga tank, causing irreversible damage. The contractor used a JCB machine. The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has expressed serious disapproval towards the civic authority, citing Banganga’s protection as a national monument […]
After decades of dispute, BMC finally takes possession of 120 acres of land that was once the Mahalakshmi Race Course
A protracted conflict has finally been resolved when the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation acquired 120 acres of land at the Mahalakshmi race circuit. The State Government’s approval of the property transfer to the municipality, which opened the door for the development of a vast Central Park, gardens, and open spaces, led to the decision. The 211-acre […]
BMC Requests Fast Repairs for the Andheri WEH Flyover After Safety Report
The Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute (VJTI) had submitted a scathing assessment to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) deeming the flyover on the Western Express Highway (WEH) close to the Chakala junction in Andheri (East) hazardous. Immediate fixes have been requested in the report. According to reports, the BMC reportedly acquired ownership of the WEH from […]
Mumbai BMC Is Awaiting Versova-Dahisar Link Road Approval
With the goal of improving connectivity and reducing traffic in Mumbai’s western suburbs, the Versova-Dahisar Link Road project is a critical piece of infrastructure that the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is anxious to get the go-ahead for. When completed, this massive project—which will include several lanes, flyovers, and underpasses—would stretch over 24 kilometers and improve […]
Growels 101 Mall’s request for road realignment is rejected by BMC during a 13-year land handover dispute
The development plan road and recreational ground (RG) plot in Kandivali have been long-pending issues. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has denied Growels 101 Mall’s request to realign the road. The development plan (DP) department has denied the mall’s request for a road realignment, despite the BMC’s persistent requests for the mall authorities to turn over […]
MHADA and BMC has removed unauthorised hoardings of Juhu Vile Parle
In Juhu Vile Parle, on June 14, 2024, the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) and Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) moved quickly to remove an unauthorized hoarding from the Shubh Jeevan Cooperative Housing Society. This hoarding was constructed without MHADA’s necessary NOC. This project is a reaction to the sad events that occurred in […]