14 Jul 2025

The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation carried out a demolition drive against unauthorised sheds in Turbhe after the occupants ignored prior notices. Under instructions from Municipal Commissioner Dr Kailas Shinde and supervision by Additional Commissioner Dr Rahul Gethe and Deputy Commissioner Dr Kailas Gaikwad, the encroachment department undertook the operation. A team comprising local civic officers, security personnel, and police officials ensured the removal was carried out smoothly using 21 labourers and a JCB machine.Read more

14 Jul 2025

The Bombay High Court has rejected a public interest litigation (PIL) challenging the use of Mumbai's salt pan land for the Dharavi Redevelopment Project. The bench, headed by Chief Justice D K Upadhyaya and Justice Arif Doctor, ruled that no evidence supported the claim that the land was environmentally sensitive or legally restricted. The judges stated that governmental approvals had already been secured for its use, with no legal bar cited under existing urban planning laws. The PIL had raised concerns over CRZ violations and the potential precedent such land use could set.Read more

14 Jul 2025

Maharashtra Chief Minister Shri Devendra Fadnavis is scheduled to hand over keys to the first 556 BDD flats in Worli, Mumbai, on July 21. These 500 sq ft homes are for tenants previously in transit accommodations as part of the BDD chawls redevelopment. MHADA, the nodal agency, expects to distribute 3,989 flats across three sites by year-end. Despite project delays leading to a INR 13 crore penalty for the contractor, authorities are keen to expedite rehabilitation, with occupancy certificates for the initial units expected soon.Read more

14 Jul 2025

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has started work on a 1.2 km stretch of the Coastal Road Project's second phase in Goregaon, Mumbai. This section lies outside the Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ). The north phase of the project, connecting Versova to Bhayandar, encompasses elevated roads and twin tunnels, with most of its area within CRZ limits. The BMC recently received Stage 1 approvals for mangrove diversion and will now approach the High Court for working permissions before final environmental clearances.Read more

14 Jul 2025

Work on the INR 694 crore Goregaon creek bridge, a 512-meter, 3+3 lane project, is expected to begin around August. Approved by BMC in 2022, the bridge will connect Andheri West and Goregaon West, offering an alternative to New Link Road. The project faced delays due to environmental clearances in CRZ areas and over 2,500 slum tenements in its path. Despite recent court approvals, a Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) project needs to clear homes on the Goregaon side. Felling 31 mangroves is planned, with 444 new ones as compensation.Read more

13 Jul 2025

The Indian Venture and Alternate Capital Association (IVCA) will host its inaugural Renewable Energy Summit 2025 on July 15 in Mumbai. Organized with Avendus, EAAA Alternatives, and Singularity Capital, the summit aims to accelerate capital deployment and public-private collaboration in India's clean energy sector. Amidst India's non-fossil fuel power capacity reaching 44%, the event will convene global and domestic investors, policymakers, and entrepreneurs. Discussions will cover clean power finance, renewable energy's role in EVs and AI, energy storage innovations, and policy. The summit highlights India's position as a top destination for clean energy investments.Read more

13 Jul 2025

The BMC has proposed to demolish the 129-year-old Vikas Premises Cooperative society building in Fort, Mumbai, citing its dangerous condition. The structure houses the iconic Jimmy Boy restaurant. Residents, however, oppose the demolition, hoping for restoration. This comes after the Bombay High Court dismissed a resident petition in late 2023, prioritizing public safety. All 37 society members have vacated. While the BMC proceeds to appoint a contractor for demolition, the restaurant owner maintains that other avenues are being explored, highlighting the complexity of heritage building redevelopments.Read more

12 Jul 2025

Mumbai's domestic hazardous waste collection initiative has seen nearly 2,000 establishments register, including housing societies and beauty parlours, covering about 4.5 lakh citizens. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) transports an average of 1.7 tonnes of waste daily to six plasma incineration facilities. This initiative aims for safe disposal of items like diapers and medicines, which can contaminate other waste. Despite generating 80-100 tonnes daily, the current collection is a fraction. The BMC plans more efforts to boost participation and manage all waste categories.Read more

11 Jul 2025

The BMC is considering developing a dedicated indoor event space near the Mahalaxmi Racecourse stables in Mumbai, encouraged by a INR 7.5 crore revenue boost from recent events. The proposed 15-acre facility would host cultural and corporate events, especially during monsoons. This initiative follows BMC taking possession of 120.1 acres of the 212.7-acre racecourse plot last year. Officials also discussed mapping underground utilities and coordinating a pedestrian tunnel to the Metro 3 station, ensuring development without disrupting horse racing.Read more

11 Jul 2025

Piramal Realty has finalised a high-value deal exceeding INR 100 crore, involving the sale of a premium penthouse and two duplex apartments at its flagship Piramal Mahalaxmi project in Mumbai. The buyer, whose identity has not been revealed, acquired over 13,000 sq ft of carpet area located on the topmost floors, offering panoramic views of the Mahalaxmi Racecourse and the Arabian Sea. This transaction highlights the continued appetite for ultra-luxury homes in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR).Read more

11 Jul 2025

Three companies; Navayuga Engineering, Re Sustainability, and H G Infra Engineering, have bid for the BMC's INR 2,368 crore tender for bioremediation work at the Deonar dumpsite in Mumbai. The project aims to clear 185 lakh tonnes of waste and reclaim 110 hectares of land. The cleared land is designated for housing under the Dharavi Redevelopment Project. All bidders have previous associations with the Adani Group. The final financial bid is scheduled to open on July 11, marking a step in Mumbai's waste management and urban development efforts.Read more

10 Jul 2025

The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) carried out a demolition drive against an unauthorised structure in Airoli under the directives of Municipal Commissioner Dr Kailas Shinde. Despite having received a legal notice under the MRTP Act, the property owner, Vasant Sathe, failed to remove the unauthorised construction, prompting officials to partially demolish it. The operation, supervised by Assistant Commissioner Sunil Kathole, also targeted illegal stalls encroaching on the footpath at Diva Gaon Circle. The NMMC has confirmed that such anti-encroachment actions will intensify in the coming period.Read more

10 Jul 2025

The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has formed a committee to address overcrowding on Metro 1 (Versova-Andheri-Ghatkopar line). This action follows a recent technical failure that caused excessive crowding. The committee, led by former chief secretary Johny Joseph, will review service disruptions and evaluate solutions. The Metro 1 operator, MMOPL, plans to deploy standby rakes, upgrade four-coach trains to six, and reconsider mixed-loop services to improve commuter experience. Metro 1, operational since July 2014, currently carries 500,000 daily passengers.Read more

10 Jul 2025

Fish vendors from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Market in Fort, Mumbai who were displaced four years ago due to an unsafe building, are set to be rehabilitated next month at the redeveloped Mahatma Jyotiba Phule market (Crawford Market). The new facility, with two basements and three upper floors, will offer dedicated sections for wholesale and retail fish, parking for 84 vehicles, and modern amenities like cold storage and effluent treatment plants. This move follows BMC's 2021 evacuation order and responds to demands for rehabilitation in the same vicinity, confirming plans for the previously earmarked site amidst its recent leasing.Read more

10 Jul 2025

Mumbai's Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) has launched a month-long campaign to regularize ownership in stalled slum redevelopment projects. This initiative, part of a Maharashtra government amnesty scheme, aims to update Annexure-2 lists with buyers' names for eligibility. The drive addresses delays and legal disputes from unregistered ownership transfers. Ten camps have been set up for residents to submit documents. Buyers of slum buildings before January 1, 2011, are eligible. The campaign seeks to expedite projects and prevent future controversies.Read more

10 Jul 2025

Slum dwellers in Malad, Mumbai, have been relocated to Permanent Transit Camp (PTC) homes to make way for completing a crucial 550-meter road link from Shankar Lane to New Link Road. This marks the first time PTC homes-originally meant for temporary housing-are being used for permanent resettlement under a 2024 Maharashtra government resolution. Of 357 affected structures, 110 have been demolished, with 64 more to follow after residents received new home keys. The full project will ease traffic between Malvani and the Western Express Highway. Phase 3 and further resettlements are expected soon, with road alignment adjustments planned near Valnai metro station.Read more