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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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Govandi Slum Redevelopment Project Lacks Interest

MUMBAI: The slum areas of Shivaji Nagar and Baiganwadi in Govandi, identified as having the lowest Human Development Index (HDI) according to BMC’s 2014 report, have attracted no interest for a redevelopment project. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) issued a tender for the redevelopment of these regions over two months ago, on May 14, but no developers have expressed interest in the project. The BMC initiated the redevelopment of 64 slum sites under its jurisdiction, inviting bids for 47 slum areas citywide. “We have received proposals for 29 locations, but none from the 18 sites in the M-East ward that…

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Maharashtra: No tolerance for illegal constructions, warns deputy CM

MUMBAI: Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde stated in the legislative assembly on Monday that the Maharashtra government will not endorse any illegal constructions and will impose strict penalties on officials found complicit in permitting such structures. Responding to a question from Parag Alavani (BJP) during the Question Hour, Shinde announced that instructions will be given to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) commissioner to compile a detailed inventory and categorization of illegal constructions in Mumbai. “Any officer found protecting illegal constructions will face strict action,” warned Shinde, who oversees urban development and housing. Members including Yogesh Sagar, Jitendra Awhad, Dilip Walse…

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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…