Mumbai Pedestrian First Drive: BMC Clears 20 Unauthorised Structures, 15 Stalls In Borivali
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has intensified its ‘Pedestrian First’ campaign in Borivali West, removing 20 unauthorised structures and 15 stalls to improve pedestrian movement and create safer, obstruction-free footpaths. The action was carried out on Tuesday across parts of the R-Central ward, including Lokmanya Tilak Road, Market Lane and Borivali Subway Road. According to […]
BMC To Begin Action Against 39,111 Slum Structures Across Mumbai From October 1
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has identified 39,111 slum structures measuring 14 feet or more for enforcement action as part of a three-month special drive across Mumbai and its suburbs. The campaign will run from October 1 to December 31, with residents asked to remove unauthorised portions voluntarily before civic teams take action. BMC is […]
No Pollution Safeguards, No Approval: BMC Tightens Rules For Mumbai Builders
Developers seeking building approvals in Mumbai will now have to take greater responsibility for controlling construction-related air pollution, with the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) making pollution mitigation measures part of the approval process. Through a circular issued on September 2, the BMC has directed officials to incorporate specific conditions related to air-pollution control while granting […]
BMC Clears OC Amnesty Scheme For Mumbai Housing Societies: 5 Key Rules Homeowners Should Know
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is set to introduce an amnesty scheme aimed at helping eligible housing societies obtain long-pending Occupation Certificates (OCs). The proposal received final approval from the BMC House on August 18, with implementation expected shortly. The initiative could provide relief to thousands of residents living in buildings without valid OCs. Around […]
BMC Begins Demolition Drive At Mumbai’s Rustomjee Crown Over Alleged Illegal Extensions
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has initiated demolition action against alleged unauthorised constructions at Mumbai’s premium residential project, Rustomjee Crown, located in the Crown Mill Compound. The civic body’s move affects 128 luxury apartments after complaints of illegal occupation of common areas linked to the building’s lift sections. According to the complaint, some flat owners […]
BMC Panel To Consider Rs 1,351 Crore Bid For Century Mills Plot On August 12
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) Improvement Committee will consider a proposal on August 12 to lease 23,822 sq m of land at the Century Mills plot in Lower Parel for 30 years. Peddar Realty Ltd, which emerged as the highest bidder with an offer of Rs 1,351 crore, has been selected for the redevelopment project. […]
Maharashtra to Roll Out New Housing Society Model Bylaws in Two Months
The Maharashtra government is set to introduce revised Model Bylaws for Cooperative Housing Societies within the next two months, aiming to align society governance with the state’s newly notified housing society rules and the changing landscape of residential development. The overhaul comes as the existing model bylaws, framed in 2014, no longer adequately address the […]
Sion-Matunga Corridor Emerges As Central Mumbai’s Next Redevelopment Hotspot
Mumbai’s residential landscape is increasingly being shaped by redevelopment rather than urban expansion, and the Sion–Matunga corridor is emerging as one of the city’s most promising growth pockets. With limited vacant land available, older residential buildings are making way for modern housing projects, bringing fresh supply to one of Central Mumbai’s most established neighbourhoods. The […]
Pali Village Playground Development Sparks Opposition Among Bandra Residents
Residents of Bandra’s Pali Village have raised concerns about ongoing construction at a decades-old open playground, fearing the public-use space could change in character. The development comes at a time when citizens in the suburb are already protesting against the proposed conversion of Neville D’Souza Sports Ground at Reclamation into a convention centre. The disputed […]
MHADA Revokes NOC, BMC Halts Construction At Mandvi Redevelopment Project Over Alleged Forgery Case
Authorities have taken fresh action against a redevelopment project in Mumbai’s Mandvi area after allegations of fraud and forgery resulted in the registration of a criminal case. The Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) has cancelled the No Objection Certificate (NOC) issued for the Madiyar Mansion building, while the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has […]