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Thane Civic Chief: No Power to Unauthorized Properties

Representative Image THANE: On Wednesday, Thane Municipal Commissioner Saurabh Rao directed power companies to refrain from supplying electricity to any unauthorized structures, emphasizing the need for verification of legal statuses. During a high-level meeting at the Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) headquarters, Rao stressed that providing power to unauthorized buildings contravenes court orders and should be strictly prohibited through diligent verification processes. “The high court has explicitly stated that electricity should not be supplied to unauthorized constructions,” he affirmed, noting that both Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company (MSEDCL) and Torrent Power are legally obligated to confirm a building’s legality before permitting…

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Thane Civic Body to Survey Unauthorized Structures in Yeoor

Sure! Here’s a rewritten version of the content: Representative image created by AI THANE: On Monday, Thane Municipal Commissioner Saurabh Rao mandated a thorough survey of all unauthorized residential and commercial constructions in the environmentally sensitive Yeoor area adjacent to Sanjay Gandhi National Park, set to be completed within a month. This decision addresses escalating concerns from locals and activists regarding the surge in illegal commercial activities—such as weddings, parties, and dining events—resulting in excessive noise and disturbances late into the night, all of which are prohibited in this eco-sensitive zone. Reports have indicated a decrease in animal sightings as…