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Builder drains rainwater onto road; FIR registered in Mumbai

MUMBAI: The BMC has initiated legal action against a developer from the SRA at Oshiwara Police Station for improperly discharging accumulated rainwater from the project site onto SV Road near Oshiwara Garden. This was done using motor pumps, which contributed to the deterioration of the road condition. Civic officials discovered the discharge while repairing potholes. BMC representatives stated that it is the developers’ responsibility to appropriately dispose of rainwater or debris from their site. However, in this incident, the developer discharged rainwater directly onto the road. “The road is asphalt and lacks a stormwater drainage system. Such a road cannot…

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BMC Seeks Developers for Mumbai Slum Rehab on 26 Parcels

MUMBAI: On Thursday, the BMC announced the invitation for Expressions of Interest (EOI) from qualified developers to undertake slum rehabilitation projects on 26 civic-owned land parcels, as per Regulation 33(10) of the Development Control and Promotion Regulations 2034. BMC’s latest initiative comes four months after it sought EOIs for 64 Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) schemes, covering approximately 49,000 structures over an area of about 8.4 lakh sq m, which attracted insufficient interest. A senior civic official commented, “BMC acts as the planning authority for 64 SRA schemes, of which 17 have been suspended. EOIs were solicited for 47 schemes in…

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Bombay HC Extends Tardeo Tower Eviction Deadline by Three Weeks

MUMBAI: The Bombay High Court has granted an additional three weeks for residents of the top 18 floors of the 34-storey Tardeo tower to vacate their homes. On August 1, the Supreme Court upheld the High Court’s ruling, which instructed the residents to vacate the floors without an occupancy certificate. The initial deadline was set for August 2. The Supreme Court indicated that residents could apply for an extension through the High Court. They requested four weeks, citing the need for alternate housing for their school-going children. The High Court granted the extension, noting it as a ‘mercy plea,’ and…

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FIR Filed Against Hiranandani Builders for Unauthorized Excavation

Represenational image 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…

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2,000 Mumbai Housing Societies Join Hazardous Waste Drive

Representative image created by AI MUMBAI: Two months after the BMC launched a specialized campaign to collect domestic hazardous waste, nearly 2,000 entities—including housing societies, women’s hostels, beauty parlours, and educational institutions—have enrolled in the program. On average, 1.7 tonnes of hazardous waste is collected daily and delivered to six plasma incineration facilities under BMC’s administration for safe and scientific disposal. This waste includes adult diapers, sanitary products, pet waste, expired medications, used waxing sheets, PPE kits, and facial masks. Currently, Mumbai generates approximately 80 to 100 tonnes of domestic hazardous waste each day. Although only a small portion is…

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Bombay HC questions BMC on buildings lacking fire NOC

Bombay High Court MUMBAI: The Bombay High Court has requested the BMC to clarify its plans regarding buildings in Mumbai lacking a fire no-objection certificate (NOC). The court posed a pointed question: “Will you ignore this issue, or will you take action? We expect a detailed affidavit stating the required steps when a fire NOC is not present. If this is omitted, we will interpret it as tacit approval, suggesting that it is the municipal corporation’s policy to allow occupancy without a fire NOC, thereby endangering lives,” remarked Justices Girish Kulkarni and Arif Doctor. This discussion arose during a hearing…