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The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) has flagged 527 buildings as dangerous following a recent survey under the Maharashtra Municipal Corporation Act. It has reiterated that structures over 30 years old must undergo a structural audit by a certified civil or structural engineer registered with the civic body. Property owners must submit proof of completed repairs and certification confirming the building's safety. A fine of INR 25,000 or the annual property tax whichever is higher may be levied on those failing to comply. Citizens have also been strongly advised to vacate unsafe premises immediately.
The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) has issued a renewed appeal to property owners and residents to carry out structural audits for all buildings over 30 years old. This development follows a recent structural survey conducted for the 2024-25 period, which identified 527 structures as hazardous. These buildings were categorised under Section 264, Sub-sections (1) to (4) of the Maharashtra Municipal Corporation Act. Advertisement
Officials have reminded stakeholders that as per Section 265(A) of the Act, a structural audit is compulsory for any building in use for over three decades. The audit must be conducted by a civil or structural engineer who is registered with the NMMC. The age of the building is to be calculated from the date when any part of the structure was first occupied or utilised.
Additionally, it has been made mandatory to submit a certificate from the appointed engineer confirming that all recommended repair works have been completed and that the structure is now in a stable and safe condition. The NMMC has warned that institutions, owners, or occupants who fail to fulfil this responsibility could face a penalty. As per Section 398(A), the fine will be either INR 25,000 or the annual property tax of the property-whichever amount is higher.
To facilitate compliance, NMMC has uploaded a list of registered structural engineers on its official website, www.nmmc.gov.in. Property owners are urged to complete the audit and submit the report to the respective Assistant Commissioner, Departmental Officer, or the Assistant Director of Urban Planning before the end of September next year.
The civic body has issued a stern warning against residing in or using buildings that have been labelled as dangerous, cautioning that continuing to occupy these structures could result in severe consequences. They stated that in the event of any mishap, sole responsibility would lie with the concerned parties.
The civic body has not only outlined penalties for non-compliance but also provided accessible tools, such as a registered engineer list, to streamline the audit process. In an urban environment where safety often competes with convenience, this move by NMMC stands as a strong reminder of the cost of negligence. Citizens now face a clear choice: compliance and safety or risk and liability.
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