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Mumbai BMC Requires Real-Time Tracking of Construction Waste

Representative AI image MUMBAI: In light of increasing redevelopment-driven construction in the city, the BMC has established a standard operating procedure (SOP) to manage construction and demolition (C&D) waste effectively. According to the circular, all developers, contractors, infrastructure agencies, and government bodies must segregate waste at its source into two distinct categories: excavation material and construction debris. Penalties for non-compliance can reach Rs 25,000 per vehicle per incident, with stricter consequences for repeat offenders. Excavation material includes soil, murum (crushed rock), and earth, while C&D waste encompasses debris produced from construction and demolition activities. Mixing these categories is strictly prohibited,…

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Mumbai developers contribute ₹11,626 crore to BMC in FY26

MUMBAI: Builders in the city emerged as the leading revenue source for the BMC during 2025-26, contributing a staggering Rs 11,626 crore in premiums and development charges. This figure reflects a significant increase from the BMC’s highest recorded property tax collection of Rs 7,610 crore in the previous financial year, driven primarily by extensive redevelopment projects. “The development plan department is the principal revenue generator for the municipal corporation,” stated a civic official. This amount marks the highest collection from developers since the Covid-19 lockdown. In October 2020, the BMC incentivized the real estate sector by offering a 50% discount…

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50% Property Tax Discount for Women Owners in Pune

PUNE: Smaller property owners expecting tax concessions from the civic administration, as promised by political leaders, continue to wait. During the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) budget announcement, no general tax waiver for properties up to 500 square feet was mentioned, contrasting with the policies of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) had included a tax waiver in its manifesto for the recent civic elections. However, the PMC has only offered a 50% discount for small properties, and this benefit applies exclusively to properties owned by women. Civic activists have deemed this announcement a betrayal of public…

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BMC Urges MMRDA & MHADA to Resolve ₹2,287 Crore Tax Dues

MUMBAI: The BMC has reached out to two major state agencies—the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) and the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (Mhada)—regarding pending property tax dues exceeding Rs 2,287 crore, urging immediate payment. In correspondence dated March 16, just prior to the financial year-end, the BMC emphasized that property tax is its main source of revenue, essential for urban services and infrastructure development across Mumbai. According to BMC records from January 31, MMRDA owes Rs 1,685.6 crore across 128 properties, which includes Rs 946.2 crore in unpaid taxes and Rs 739.4 crore in penalties. Mhada, on…

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Maharashtra Launches Inquiry into ₹1,000 Crore BMC Scam

MUMBAI: Junior Urban Development Minister Madhuri Misal acknowledged in the assembly that there were irregularities in the BMC’s agreement for a housing project in Malad (E) designated for project-affected persons (PAPs). She noted that while all funds were transferred to the developer, no start date for the project was specified. Misal mentioned that she requested a report on all issued credit notes. Congress MLA Aslam Shaikh, who raised the concern, claimed that land classification was altered unlawfully, resulting in increased ready reckoner rates and elevating the project cost by Rs 618 crore. He expressed that the project might not be…

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MLA Claims ₹2,000 Crore Housing Scam in Mumbai; Audit Ordered

MUMBAI: On Tuesday, the Maharashtra government initiated a vigilance audit following allegations from a BJP MLA regarding a ₹2,000 crore scam in housing schemes in Mumbai. The audit report is anticipated within 30 days, as shared by Minister of State for Urban Development, Madhuri Misal, in the legislative assembly. Steps will be taken against Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) officials if it is found that they overlooked any rule violations committed by developers. Mihir Kotecha, BJP MLA from Mulund, brought this issue to light through a calling attention motion, stating that developers have exploited provisions under Development Control Regulations (DCR) 33(11)…

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BMC Targets 6,922 Properties for ₹6,000 Crore Tax Dues

Certainly! Here’s a rewritten version of the content with a focus on clarity and conciseness: MUMBAI: The BMC has initiated action against 6,922 properties due to property tax dues totaling ₹6,089 crore. Additionally, 483 properties belonging to defaulters have been seized, with plans to auction off 210 properties. Following the start of seizure actions, 2,888 property owners have paid over ₹784 crore in taxes. As of Tuesday, ₹6,024 crore has been collected, representing 82.1% of the total property tax owed. Seizure actions were executed against six units in the Hallmark commercial building located in Government Colony, Bandra. Three unit holders…

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Mumbai: Flats for Goregaon-Mulund Project PAPs by March End

Representative image MUMBAI: The construction of buildings for the rehabilitation of 252 project-affected persons in the Goregaon-Mulund Link Road (GMLR) project is nearing completion, with expectations to finish by the end of March, officials reported. The PAPs will be provided with compact 300-square-foot apartments featuring modern amenities at Kanjurmarg West. The civic body is currently constructing 906 apartments across seven buildings, covering approximately 10,050 square meters. Of these, two buildings are in the final stages of construction. The remaining apartments are expected to be completed on schedule for immediate handover to the project-affected persons. BMC Additional Commissioner Abhijit Bangar has…

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BMC Approves Geotech Experts for High-Rise Foundation Review

MUMBAI: In a pioneering move for urban local bodies in Asia, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) approved the empanelment of geotechnical and foundation experts through its high-rise committee (HRC) in January. This initiative aims for an independent assessment of high-rise building foundations to ensure that excavation and construction practices adhere to stringent safety standards. The new regulation mandates that buildings exceeding 180 meters must secure mandatory clearance from the HRC before advancing through key construction phases. This decision is in response to Mumbai’s increasingly vertical landscape, characterized by a growing number of super-tall towers being planned on densely packed urban…

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Mumbai: BMC Seeks Property Tax Relief for 700 sq ft Homes

MUMBAI: Last Friday, the civic House passed a notice of motion (NoM) proposing to raise the property tax exemption limit for residential units from 500 sqft to 700 sqft. BMC officials emphasized that an NoM is not binding on the administration; the proposal will be reviewed by civic administration. It could be approved, altered, referred to committees, or simply acknowledged. Currently, approximately 3.6 lakh properties in Mumbai are exempt from property tax due to their carpet area being under 500 sqft. This policy was initiated in 2022 by BMC following a directive from the state government. Property tax serves as…