Navi Mumbai urges residents to audit buildings over 30 years old
NAVI MUMBAI: A recent survey within the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) identified 513 buildings as dangerous according to various provisions of the Maharashtra Municipal Corporation Act. As per Section 265(A) of the Act, buildings that have been in use for over 30 years must undergo a structural audit conducted by a civil or structural engineer registered with the NMMC. This audit timeline begins from the date the building received its occupancy certificate, whether full or partial. The civic body urges residents to complete the structural audits promptly. Residents need to submit a certificate confirming that all recommended repairs have…