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The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) has identified 501 buildings as structurally unsafe in its 2025-2026 safety survey under Section 264 of the Maharashtra Municipal Corporation Act. Of these, 51 are marked as 'C-1'-critically dangerous and unfit for occupation-requiring urgent evacuation and demolition. Another 51 fall under 'C-2A' (to be vacated and repaired), 297 under 'C-2' (repairable without vacating), and 49 under 'C-3' (minor repairs). The list is publicly available on the NMMC website. Residents of C-1 buildings have been issued notices, with water and electricity cut-offs planned. The civic body warns that failure to vacate may lead to severe consequences during the monsoon.
The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) has released an official list of 501 buildings across its jurisdiction that have been deemed structurally unsafe and dangerous for occupation. This action comes in the wake of a department-wise survey conducted for the year 2025-2026, as mandated under Section 264 of the Maharashtra Municipal Corporation Act. Advertisement
Out of the total, 51 structures have been classified under the 'C-1' category, which indicates buildings that are extremely hazardous and entirely uninhabitable. These require immediate evacuation and demolition. A further 51 buildings have been placed under the 'C-2A' category, which calls for vacating the premises followed by structural repairs. Additionally, 297 buildings fall under the 'C-2B' classification, where structural repairs can be undertaken without the need for occupants to vacate. The remaining 49 buildings are under the 'C-3' category, where only minor repairs are needed.
To ensure transparency and accessibility, the complete list has been made available on the NMMC's official website under the 'Encroachment Department' section within the 'General Information' tab. The names and details of the 51 most critical 'C-1' buildings have been distinctly marked in bold for easier identification by the public.
The civic body has issued formal written notices to the owners and occupants of these buildings, stating that continued residential or commercial use of these unsafe structures is prohibited. The notice also refers to the Government of Maharashtra's Urban Development Department's directive from early November 2015, which mandates the demolition of buildings declared dangerous. In line with this, utility services like electricity and water for buildings under the 'C-1' category will be disconnected to prevent further usage.
Citizens residing in these declared buildings have been asked to stop using the premises immediately, highlighting the risks of collapse, especially during the monsoon. The NMMC has clarified that any potential damage or loss arising from non-compliance will be the sole responsibility of the occupants, and the municipal authority will not be held liable.
The notices also indicate the current status of occupancy in each dangerous structure. Depending on the classification, citizens are directed to vacate the building or undertake necessary repairs. The NMMC has reiterated that appropriate action must be taken without delay, stressing the urgency given the structural vulnerabilities and increased hazards during the rainy season.
The NMMC's categorisation offers a structured roadmap for corrective action, but timely compliance by citizens will be crucial in preventing avoidable tragedies. While the municipal authority has taken steps to alert and guide occupants, the onus now lies on individual responsibility to act in the interest of safety. The incident serves as a broader call for stringent upkeep and monitoring of aging urban infrastructure.
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