03 Aug 2025

Mumbai's iconic Shivaji Park is slated for a green makeover, with the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) planning to plant numerous new trees to create a dense green cover. This initiative, part of the park's overall beautification and upgrade, aims to enhance its natural appeal and provide a healthier environment for visitors. While the BMC assures careful planning to preserve the park's historical significance and open spaces, the project seeks to integrate more greenery into one of the city's most prominent public grounds, reflecting a growing focus on urban greening in Mumbai's development plans.Read more

02 Aug 2025

Actor Akshay Kumar recently sold two flats in Borivali East, Mumbai earning nearly 91% profit on the transaction. The combined sale value stood at INR 7.10 crore. These properties, located in Oberoi Sky City, were originally purchased in 2017. One of them, a 1,101 sq ft apartment, fetched INR 5.75 crore, while the smaller 252 sq ft unit was sold for INR 1.35 crore. The resale took place earlier this week, with both transactions showing significant appreciation and highlighting strong demand in the western suburbs.Read more

02 Aug 2025

The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) carried out a demolition drive in Belapur under the supervision of Municipal Commissioner Dr Kailas Shinde and other senior officials. Despite prior notices issued under MRTP Act Section 54, the concerned individuals failed to remove their unauthorised constructions. The encroachment department proceeded with removal operations involving municipal staff, police personnel, and demolition tools including hammers and gas cutters. The civic body has warned that further intensified actions will follow against unauthorised developments in the city.Read more

02 Aug 2025

The Bombay High Court recently ruled in favor of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), dismissing two petitions that challenged modified tender conditions for solid waste collection and transportation. Petitioners had sought a fresh tender with older criteria, arguing that the new seven-year experience requirement was impossible for Mumbai contractors to meet. The court, however, affirmed that the civic body is best placed to define its tender requirements and that the court cannot overrule its judgment. This decision allows BMC to proceed with its waste management tender, ensuring essential services continue without interruption.Read more

02 Aug 2025

The Bombay High Court today directed the Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation (KDMC) to demolish a ground-plus-six-storey illegal building in Govindwadi, Ayare village, Kalyan, within two months. This order follows a complaint filed by a local resident last year, stating that the building, named Siyam Villa, was constructed without any planning permissions. The court emphasized that such unauthorized constructions cannot be regularized and must be demolished. This ruling highlights the court's firm stance against illegal building activities and its expectation that civic bodies enforce demolition notices swiftly, ensuring adherence to urban planning laws.Read more

02 Aug 2025

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has scrapped its proposal to convert a portion of the cycling track near Priyadarshani Garden in Sion, Mumbai, into a parking lot. This decision follows a detailed inspection that revealed a large water pipeline running underneath the track, making it unsuitable for parking. The track was originally built for cyclists but has remained largely unused. The civic body's reversal comes amidst a push for green spaces and sustainable transport in Mumbai, ensuring the area's original purpose is preserved, even as the search for suitable parking solutions continues across the city.Read more

01 Aug 2025

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) recently opened bids for the redevelopment of 64 slum plots on its land, receiving 86 responses. However, only 22 plots across seven wards attracted bidders, while 26 schemes found no takers and 17 were kept on hold due to technical reasons. This initiative, under Regulation 33(10) of DCPR-2034, allows for redevelopment without the consent of slum dwellers on BMC-owned land. The civic body aims to develop around 400,000 square meters of land and will remain the planning authority, with further bid openings scheduled for early August.Read more

31 Jul 2025

The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) recently undertook a demolition drive in the Koparkhairane area after repeated notices to the concerned party were disregarded. The action was carried out under the guidance of senior officials, including the municipal commissioner, following non-compliance with a prior notice issued under the Maharashtra Regional and Town Planning Act, 1966. The unauthorised structure was razed for the third time, with a fully-equipped civic team and police presence ensuring smooth execution.Read more

31 Jul 2025

The Bombay High Court has issued an interim order temporarily stopping a Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) scheme on over 3.5 acres of land designated for Mumbai University. The university claims the land, acquired for academic purposes between 1967 and 1974, was improperly recorded, leading to encroachment and its notification as a slum without the university's knowledge. Justices GS Kulkarni and Arif Doctor expressed concern over public land being used for slum redevelopment due to the government's failure to prevent encroachment. The court adjourned the matter to August 11, seeking replies from all parties involved, to clarify whether SRA can approve such a scheme on land meant for a public institution.Read more

31 Jul 2025

Five prominent gardens in Mumbai, including Shivaji Park and Kamala Nehru Park, have reportedly failed a recent disability access audit conducted by a non-profit organisation. The audit, which assessed features like ramps, accessible toilets, and tactile paths, found significant shortcomings, highlighting the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation's (BMC) failure to make public spaces inclusive for persons with disabilities. Despite past directives and ongoing efforts for accessibility, many gardens remain challenging for wheelchair users. The BMC has acknowledged the findings and committed to implementing necessary upgrades, aiming to ensure all public gardens meet universal accessibility standards.Read more

30 Jul 2025

The Bombay High Court recently dismissed a review petition filed by the Motilal Nagar Vikas Samiti, thereby clearing the way for the substantial redevelopment of 141 acres of MHADA land in Goregaon West, Mumbai. Adani Realty has been appointed as the Consultant and Development Agency for this project, estimated to cost INR 21,000 crore. The court reaffirmed MHADA's right as the landowner to appoint private developers through competitive bidding. This decision, which follows earlier legal actions over illegal constructions, allows the large-scale housing redevelopment to proceed, with the developer covering costs for transit, rehabilitation, and related amenities for eligible residents.Read more

30 Jul 2025

The Bombay High Court has ordered a probe into 935 redevelopment notices issued by MHADA's Mumbai Building Repairs and Reconstruction Board (MBRRB), questioning their legitimacy. The court found that these notices-labeling cessed buildings as dangerous-were based only on visual inspections, without structural assessments. A two-member committee led by retired judges will investigate whether officials acted arbitrarily or with improper motives. The court criticized MHADA's reliance on a December 2024 SOP that allegedly exceeded legal authority. This ruling reinforces property rights and curbs misuse of Section 79A of MHADA guidelines. The case will be reviewed on August 12, with a report due in six months.Read more

30 Jul 2025

The Bombay High Court has directed the Maharashtra government and the Lonavala Municipal Council to take immediate steps to improve civic infrastructure at the popular hill station. This order comes in response to a petition highlighting issues like illegal constructions, traffic congestion, and waste management failures. The court emphasized the need for better roads, drains, footpaths, and streetlights, alongside measures to protect Lonavala's natural environment. This directive aims to address the challenges posed by the unchecked growth of the tourist destination and ensure sustainable development for both residents and visitors.Read more

29 Jul 2025

The Bombay High Court has instructed MahaRERA to bring back hybrid hearings within four weeks, allowing parties to choose between physical and virtual appearances. This order came in response to a public petition that raised issues of stalled execution proceedings, missing timelines, and lack of urgent case listings. The court noted that denying physical hearings despite available infrastructure was unjustified and a violation of fair access to justice. It also directed MahaRERA to update its circular and procedures to include timestamped orders, clear scheduling, and greater transparency through published contact and hearing details. A compliance report is expected in the coming weeks.Read more

29 Jul 2025

Mumbai's Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) has recovered INR 1,386 crore in unpaid rent from builders over the past three years, marking a major push for financial compliance in slum redevelopment. The amount includes INR 601 crore from regular collections, INR 134 crore via an amnesty scheme, and INR 650 crore from a rule mandating two years' advance rent. A recent amendment to the Maharashtra Slum Areas Act empowers SRA to seize assets-even those of company directors-to recover dues. CEO Mahindra Kalyankar stated these steps will ensure timely rent for slum dwellers awaiting rehousing and help accelerate project completion across the city's dense informal settlements.Read more

28 Jul 2025

The Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation (MMRC) has invited bids from public transport operators to run feeder bus services for Mumbai Metro Line 3. This initiative aims to improve last-mile connectivity for commuters, linking 27 underground stations to nearby residential and commercial areas. The service will begin in phases, with trial operations for Line 3 starting in October. The plan involves 92 proposed routes managed through a Public-Private Partnership model, utilizing GPS-tracked electric buses, aligning with MMRC's goal to offer eco-friendly transport and reduce road congestion in Mumbai.Read more