MUMBAI: The BMC cracked down on five unauthorized multi-storey buildings in Versova, which had come up in an ecologically sensitive marshland area within the Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ).
The civic body stated that despite repeated notices from the municipal administration instructing the concerned parties to remove the constructions, no action was taken by them.
“Given the potential threat to life due to the presence of these structures in a marshy zone, the BMC carried out the demolition,” said a civic official.
The unauthorized buildings identified included:
Kutur House (Ground plus five floors) – Tere Galli Saishraddha Nivas (Ground plus one floor) – Opposite Versova Pump House Naga House (Ground plus four floors) – Goma Galli Zhemne House (Ground plus three floors) – Mandvi Galli Ganesh Sagar (Ground plus three floors) – Bazaar GalliThese buildings had been constructed over the past year without obtaining any permission from the municipal authorities.
Based on these findings, demolition was undertaken using 35 hand breakers, 8 gas cutters, and 8 generators. Around 80 BMC officers and staff were deployed for the operation, along with adequate police protection.
Meanwhile, the BMC has stated that another 35 unauthorized buildings have been constructed within the Coastal Regulation Zone in the Versova area.
The administration has clarified that these structures will also be removed over the next few days as part of the same drive.
Richa Pinto is a special correspondent with The Times of India. S...
Read MoreRicha Pinto is a special correspondent with The Times of India. She covers urban governance & climate change issues. With over a decade of experience in field reporting, she has written extensively on various civic issues affecting Mumbaikars. She graduated in -journalism from the prestigious Mumbai-based St Xavier's College and later pursued a three-year Law degree (L.L.B.) with the University of Mumbai. She regularly tweets about all things that matter to Mumbai on-- @richapintoi.
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