Shweta Tripathi, the acclaimed actress best known for her role in the hit series "Mirzapur," has made a significant real estate investment in Mumbai. She purchased a new 3 BHK apartment in the city's prime residential locality of Chembur for INR 3 crore. The property, located in the Supreme Boulevard building, spans 938 square feet. The transaction, registered in early July, included two dedicated car parking spaces and saw Tripathi benefit from a special stamp duty relaxation for women homebuyers.Read more

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has moved the Supreme Court against a Bombay High Court order directing it to restore 119.91 hectares of land in Kanjurmarg to mangrove forest. BMC argues the land is vital for waste disposal, handling 90% of Mumbai's solid waste. The land's status has been contested since 2006, with a 2009 government move to de-notify it as forest facing legal challenge from NGO Vanshakti. The High Court ruled that forest de-notification lacked Central approval, making it invalid. BMC claims part of the land was mistakenly tagged as forest and is now urging the Supreme Court to reverse the order.Read more

The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) carried out a demolition drive in Airoli under the instructions of Municipal Commissioner Dr Kailas Shinde. Despite having served prior notices under the Maharashtra Regional and Town Planning Act, 1966, the individuals involved failed to remove unauthorised structures on their own. As a result, the encroachments at two sites in Sector 4, Airoli were forcibly cleared, and a penalty of INR 50,000 was levied on each offender. The drive was executed with support from the encroachment department, local police, and demolition personnel.Read more

Mumbai's GT Hospital has received crucial approval to construct a new medical college building on its premises, marking a significant step after a decade-long wait. The Maharashtra government has sanctioned over INR 210 crore for the modern 20-storey facility, which will include classrooms, laboratories, hostels, and staff quarters. This development aims to demolish the hospital's old structure and address a long-standing space crunch, enhancing medical education and infrastructure in south Mumbai. The project, vital for boosting healthcare services, is expected to take two to three years for completion and follows the hospital's recent launch of its first MBBS batch.Read more

Four CIDCO plots located in Nerul's Sector 28 were sold earlier this week for a record INR 7.65 lakh per square metre, fetching nearly INR 1,500 crore in total. The plots were awarded to Parth Life Spaces through CIDCO's tender process. Real estate experts linked the high bid to the upcoming Navi Mumbai International Airport and increasing land scarcity in prime nodes. However, concerns have been raised that such pricing could push average property rates to INR 50,000 per square foot, affecting housing affordability for middle- and lower-income groups in the area.Read more

The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has deposited INR 560.21 crore with the Bombay High Court registry. This payment is part of an arbitration settlement in favor of Mumbai Metro One Private Limited (MMOPL), a joint venture involving Anil Ambani's Reliance Infrastructure. The deposit follows a Supreme Court directive that allowed MMRDA to pay 50% of the total INR 1,169 crore award, while the dispute continues. The case stems from cost escalations of the Versova-Andheri-Ghatkopar metro line, highlighting ongoing challenges in large infrastructure public-private partnerships.Read more

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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