Bombay HC urges Thane civic body to act on illegal structures
MUMBAI: The Bombay High Court has instructed the Thane municipal commissioner to engage with senior officials from electricity supply companies to identify power connections provided to illegal constructions. The court also called for an investigation into civic officers who enable water supply to these unauthorized edifices. Justices Girish Kulkarni and Arif Doctor remarked that providing electricity to illegal buildings represents a “national loss” while noting that granting water to such constructions significantly exacerbates the public’s struggles during water scarcity. The Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) reported compliance with earlier court orders, resulting in the demolition of 21 illegal structures using “sophisticated…
