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BMC Approves 126 Tree Removal for Powai SRA Project; 4K Homes to PAP

Representative AI image MUMBAI: On Tuesday, the BMC’s Tree Authority approved a proposal to cut down 126 trees for a slum rehabilitation project at Hiranandani Udyan in Powai. The decision followed the developer’s commitment to provide over 4,000 free rehabilitation flats for those affected by various infrastructure projects led by the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) and the Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA). The proposal presented to the Tree Authority requested permission to remove trees obstructing construction on plots 23A (Part), 26A (Part), and 27 (Part), now bearing New Plot Number 23/9/2, located in Powai village, Kurla taluka. The application…

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BMC Panel to Decide on 3,169 Trees for Dharavi Projects

Representative AI image MUMBAI: The BMC’s Tree Authority will review proposals concerning 3,169 trees in an upcoming meeting on Tuesday, which includes requests to fell 1,777 trees and to transplant 1,392 others for various infrastructure and redevelopment initiatives in Mumbai. Notable proposals include the construction of an underground tunnel between Orange Gate and Marine Drive, the Dharavi redevelopment project, housing plans from IIT Bombay in Powai, and a slum rehabilitation scheme in Ghatkopar. The most significant proposal involves the Dharavi Redevelopment Project (DRP). Navbharat Mega Developers Pvt Ltd is seeking to clear 1,693 trees impacted by excavation for rehabilitation buildings…

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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…