MUMBAI: Powai police have filed a case against Hiranandani Builders & Developers for alleged unauthorized excavation in a hilly area, causing soil erosion near the helipad in Powai following a complaint from BMC.
“Unauthorized soil excavation occurred over a 300m long, 4-5m wide, and 1-2m deep area near Hiranandani Helipad,” stated Sanjay Dudhbate, assistant engineer of the buildings and factories department, L ward.
On July 7, a notice was issued to Hiranandani Builders regarding the unauthorized excavation, along with a copy affixed at the site. The case was registered under sections 52 (unauthorized development) and 43 (restrictions on land development) of the Maharashtra Regional and Town Planning Act, 1966. “BMC officials discovered that the excavation led to soil erosion near the helipad, prompting an investigation,” a police officer commented.
The FIR indicated that during a site inspection, they spoke with Santosh More, a security officer for Hiranandani Builders. Engineers submitted a written site inspection report with photographs to Dudhbate on July 4 for further actions. The next day, an order was issued under Section 354 of the Municipal Corporation Act to halt the road excavation.
“Despite the notice, Hiranandani Builders continued excavation work on July 8, extending it about 2-3m more. On Thursday, BMC officials approached the Powai police, which led to the FIR against the developer,” the officer reported.
