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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…

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2,000 Mumbai Redevelopment Projects’ Debris Reported Missing

Representative AI image MUMBAI: A civic investigation has revealed that tonnes of construction debris from nearly 2,000 redevelopment projects intended for designated disposal sites have not been reaching their intended locations, according to officials from Mumbai Mirror. Environmentalists suspect that this waste has been sold to land mafia for illegal encroachment on Mumbai’s mangrove and wetland areas. This significant environmental oversight came to light when the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) examined documents and discovered that builders had repeatedly listed just seven sites as waste disposal locations for over 2,000 projects. “There is no way that so much debris could fit…

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BMC Halts Work at 106 Sites for Missing Air Quality Monitors

MUMBAI: The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) announced on Thursday that ‘stop work’ notices were issued to 106 construction sites for not installing mandatory air quality monitoring systems. The 106 projects affected include private developments, railway bridge construction in Sion, and activities by the Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) in K East ward and the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) in H East ward. “Despite multiple reminders since May 2025, many construction sites failed to comply with regulations, resulting in the immediate issuance of ‘stop work’ notices. This enforcement follows directives making air quality sensors obligatory for all ongoing projects,”…

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660+ construction sites still lack air quality monitors, BMC tells HC

Representative AI image MUMBAI: The BMC has informed the Bombay High Court that sensor-based air quality monitors have yet to be installed at 662 of the 1,954 ongoing construction sites within its jurisdiction. In response to a December 24 order from the court to provide status reports showing tangible improvements in Mumbai’s pollution levels, the BMC submitted a reply affidavit. According to Avinash Kate, chief engineer (environment and climate change), the BMC has activated its action plan for the next 15 days. The affidavit also mentioned that showcause and stop-work notices were issued at construction sites failing to comply with…

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Mumbai Real Estate Developers to Pause for Civic Elections

MUMBAI: Real estate developers in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, which includes Mumbai, Thane, and Navi Mumbai, are currently adopting a cautious approach to project approvals and amendments due to the upcoming municipal elections and the implementation of the Model Code of Conduct. This comes despite steady housing demand in the area. Although there has been no official halt on construction-related permissions, industry stakeholders indicate that administrative processes typically slow down during civic election periods, as many officials are preoccupied with election duties. This has led developers to adjust their timelines for various discretionary approvals, such as revised commencement certificates, layout…

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Govt Bodies Owe BMC Over ₹3,000 Crore in Property Taxes: RTI

MUMBAI: Government departments and public agencies owe the BMC over ₹3,000 crore in property tax, with the civic body managing to recover only ₹243 crore in the last five years, according to data disclosed by the BMC under the Right to Information (RTI) Act. The information was revealed in response to an RTI inquiry from civic activist and advocate Godfrey Pimenta, who sought to understand why “honest taxpayers should bear the burden” while government entities fail to fulfill their property tax obligations. The BMC’s reply dated December 12, 2025, indicates that as of October 31, 2025, the property tax arrears…

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Mumbai civic body holds lottery for 426 houses

MUMBAI: The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) held an online draw on Saturday for 426 houses allocated under the Development Control and Promotion Regulations 2034. According to a release from the BMC, the draw took place at the corporation’s headquarters in south Mumbai, resulting in 373 successful applicants, while 362 others were placed on a waiting list. Successful applicants will receive notifications via email, followed by letters with detailed instructions for document verification. The civic body also announced plans to conduct a lottery for an additional 296 residential units in various locations within BMC’s jurisdiction under the same regulations. Published On…

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Mumbai: Builder Demolishes Society Using Illegal Explosives

Representative AI image MUMBAI: A sense of panic gripped Sahyog Nagar in Andheri West on Thursday morning after allegations arose that the New Vikas Co-operative Housing Society was demolished without adhering to BMC guidelines. Residents reported that the developer allegedly used prohibited explosives, creating an explosion-like sound and a massive dust cloud that enveloped the neighborhood. According to local residents, the demolition occurred around noon on November 26, without any standard safety measures in place. They accused the developers of using banned explosives, posing a grave risk to the densely populated area. Parag Motani, a Shastri Nagar resident, was at…

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BMC Seeks Tenants for 30-Year Lease of Worli Plot

Representative AI image MUMBAI: On Friday, BMC released a tender for leasing a plot in Worli for a 30-year term, extendable by an additional 30 years, under a model ensuring private participation. The plot covers 1,299.52 sq m and is strategically located near the Bandra Worli Sealink. Last year, G South ward officials reclaimed this plot after the previous lease expired, with intentions of converting it into a municipal gymkhana for officers. As part of the newly announced tender, the successful bidder will need to develop the plot in accordance with the sanctioned Development Plan 2034 for the G/South ward.…