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Hindustan Times
09-07-2025
- General
- Hindustan Times
Centre approves new MCZMA committee
MUMBAI: After eight months, the central government has approved the new Maharashtra Coastal Zone Management Authority (MCZMA). It had earlier rejected two panels that the state had suggested. There has been an immense delay in forming the new MCZMA committee, and Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has expressed displeasure with the delay, said sources. Picture of Versova coast line (Picture by Yogesh Naik) The last meeting regarding this matter was held on December 10 and 11 under the tenure of Pravin Darade, Principal Secretary of the Environment Department. Since the earlier MCZMA committee's tenure had expired, Vinita Vaid Singhal, who headed the environment department, had recommended names. However, the Union Ministry of Environment and Forests informed the State Environment Department that those who had worked in MCZMA for two terms could not be part of it again. Finally, a new list was sent, and the notification was issued on Monday. More than 165 projects are awaiting clearance, said sources, with some having been cleared by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA), City Industrial Development Corporation (CIDCO), and other government organisations. Projects that fall under the purview of the Coastal Regulation Zone of the Environment Protection Act, 1986, have to take clearance from the MCZMA before commencing work. This includes projects in the coastal areas of Mumbai, Thane, Palghar, Raigad, Ratnagiri, and Sindhudurg. The new committee will be headed by Jayashree Bhoj, the secretary of the environment department. It will comprise the additional chief secretary of revenue and urban development, secretary of the ministry of industries, fisheries commissioner, the additional principal chief conservator of forests (mangrove cell), BMC commissioner, director of Mumbai Research of Central Marine Fisheries Research, and member secretary of Maharashtra Pollution Control Board. It will also include Dr Lakshmipura Revanasiddappa Ranganath, ex-scientist of Central Water and Power Research Station, Dr Milind Madhav Sardesai, head of the botany department at the Savitribai Phule Pune University, and Dr Amit Ratanlal Bansiwal, chief scientist at the National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI). Aneesh Andheria from the Wildlife Conservation Trust and chairperson of the Bombay Natural History Society will be a member. The director of the environment will be the member secretary. A senior officer of the environment department said the next meeting will be held next week. Dhaval Ajmera, secretary of the Maharashtra Chamber of Housing Industry, said, 'We are very happy that the new committee has been formed. It was long overdue. I hope that the meetings will be held fast for quicker decisions.''
Time of India
04-07-2025
- General
- Time of India
BMC issues showcause notice to ‘A' ward officer over irregularities in beautification and development works in south Mumbai
Mumbai: BMC has issued a showcause notice to the A ward officer over irregularities in beautification and development works in Colaba. It was based on a complaint by activist Santosh Daundkar who said information under the RTI Act showed that the ward had issued a work order for repairing a non-existent community temple on 4th Pasta Lane in Colaba and duplication of work orders. The showcause notice, issued by additional municipal commissioner Ashwini Joshi, stated that in the inner lane of 4th Pasta Lane, a platform around the tree was repaired and paver block work was carried out in the surrounding area, however, several components of the estimate were not implemented and there were irregularities even in the measurements of the work. It also mentioned that the beautification work site at Badhwar Park falls within Coastal Regulation Zone but was carried out without obtaining an NOC from the district collector and the Maharashtra Coastal Zone Management Authority. The notice further stated that it is prima facie evident that there are irregularities in the work carried out and a financial loss was caused to BMC. According to sources, A ward officer Jaydeep More has submitted a reply. You Can Also Check: Mumbai AQI | Weather in Mumbai | Bank Holidays in Mumbai | Public Holidays in Mumbai Following Daundkar's complaint, BMC's vigilance department carried out partial inspection of various works in the ward. The officials found no community temple on 4th Pasta Lane. The brick wall around a tree in the inner lane was repaired and paver block placed, but several components of the work estimates, including polished jet-black granite stone plaque, cement corrugated sheets, cast iron railing, ornamental railing, were not implemented. Also, measurements for the removal of old Shahabadi tiles and digging of the ground were recorded twice in both work orders. In the beautification work carried out at Badhwar Park, several items in the work estimates were also not implemented, said Daundkar. "I am surprised that BMC showed repairs to a community temple in an upmarket locality as such temples are usually in slums," said the activist. "Identical works were shown to have been carried out using both MLA and municipal corporation funds. Besides, BMC funds were used for the same work repeatedly. The estimated misuse of funds is Rs 105 crore. While the BMC chief asked the vigilance department to investigate the matter, they took only partial action, and a superficial report was submitted. " Demanding an ACB probe, Daundkar said: "Given the seriousness of these irregularities, involving duplicate reporting, ghost projects, and misuse of public funds, a thorough investigation is warranted."
India.com
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Shah Rukh Khan is in big trouble, it's related to his Rs 200 crore Mannat house, BMC team and Forest Department investigate...
Shah Rukh Khan's Mumbai home, Mannat, is a must-visit for anyone coming from out of town. Visitors to Mumbai often make it a point to pose in front of Mannat. Recently, there has been much discussion about Khan's house, especially since large-scale renovation work is currently underway. However, according to recent news, this work is now facing some obstacles. A few days ago, a Mumbai activist filed a complaint with the BMC regarding the renovation, prompting officials from the BMC and the Forest Department to visit Mannat for an investigation. The first inspection at Shah Rukh Khan's Mannat was done on Friday, June 20. The reason for complaining about the renovation of Mannat is that the actor's bungalow is a grade three heritage building. Also, this place is right in front of the shoreline, so it also comes under the Coastal Regulation Zone. In the complaint made to BMC, it was said that the renovation work in the bungalow is being done against the rules. After which, the officials came to his house for an investigation. Shah Rukh Khan's statement on Mannat rennovation Now it is being told that the entire investigation report has been given to Santosh Daundkar, who had filed the complaint. Two more floors are to be built in Mannat, and due to its location on the seashore, permission has to be taken from the Maharashtra Coastal Zone Management Authority. Talking about this matter, Khan has said that he has taken all the permissions, and all the renovation work is being done under the laws that are there under this permission. Shah Rukh Khan's manager Pooja Dadlani breaks silence… On the other hand, Khan's manager, Pooja Dadlani, has denied any such illegal activity. In a conversation with TOI, she stated that there is no complaint and that all work is being carried out according to the guidelines. During the recent inspection of Mannat, employees from BMC's H-West Ward Building and Factory Department, as well as the Building Proposal Department, were present along with officials from the Forest Department. A BMC official clarified that his team was only assisting the Forest Department and had no other role in the matter.
United News of India
22-06-2025
- Entertainment
- United News of India
Maha: SRK's office assures to submit relevant documents regarding renovation of actor's bungalow in Mumbai
Mumbai, June 22 (UNI) Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan's office has assured the civic and the Maharashtra government officials that they will submit all relevant documents regarding renovation of actor's 'Mannat' bungalow in Bandra suburb of Mumbai, sources said here on Sunday. Acting on a complaint, the officials had reportedly conducted an inspection of the bungalow to verify if any construction had been undertaken without necessary permissions. A senior official said, "Our team inspected the site after receiving a complaint. The staff at the bungalow informed us that they required permissions from the Maharashtra Coastal Zone Management Authority (MCZMA) and would submit them to the concerned authorities. So, we will wait for their reply and our report will be ready by next week." The officials of H West ward's Building and Factory department and the Building Proposal department were also part of the inspection team. It may be recalled that on June 20, the Mumbai's civic body BMC and Forest department officials had conducted an inspection of the bungalow following a complaint of alleged violation of Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) norms. According to the media report, actor's manager, Pooja Dadlani, had refuted reports of complaints and asserted that all work is going on as per guidelines. The inspection was conducted to assess whether any renovation or expansion activity around the property had breached CRZ guidelines, which are intended to prevent unauthorised development in environmentally sensitive coastal areas. While the renovation at Mannat is underway, the actor, along with his family Gauri Khan, Aryan Khan, Suhana Khan and AbRam Khan, has moved to lavish duplex apartments in Pali Hill. Reportedly, he pays a monthly rent of Rs 24.15 lakh for both the apartments combined, amounting to an annual rent of Rs 2.90 crore. UNI AAA SS
Time of India
21-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Forest, BMC officials inspect SRK's Mannat over coastal regulation complaint
Shah Rukh Khan's residence, Mannat, faced a joint inspection by forest department and BMC officials following a complaint alleging Coastal Regulation Zone violations during ongoing renovations. The inspection, prompted by activist Santosh Daundkar's concerns, involved a review of the heritage building and its annex. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads A joint inspection was conducted on Friday by the forest department and BMC officials at Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan's residence, Mannat, located at Bandra Bandstand , following a complaint alleging violations of Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) norms during ongoing renovation property under review consists of the heritage building Mannat and a multi-storey annex. Since Shah Rukh Khan and his family have temporarily moved out during the renovation, the inspection team was received by staff members at the site. The staff assured officials that all relevant permission documents would be manager Pooja Dadlani clarified, 'There are no complaints. All renovation work is being carried out in accordance with guidelines.' Reportedly, prior clearances were obtained from the Maharashtra Coastal Zone Management Authority (MCZMA). The ongoing renovation includes the addition of two new floors to the annex building.A forest department official confirmed that the inspection was carried out following a complaint about the validity of renovation approvals. 'A report will be compiled based on the site findings and submitted shortly,' the official from the BMC's H-West ward, including teams from the building and factory department as well as the building proposal department, were present only to assist the forest team. 'Our participation was limited to supporting the forest department upon their request,' a BMC official complaint triggering the inspection was earlier filed by activist Santosh Daundkar regarding construction activities at former IPS officer and lawyer Y P Singh raised concerns about the legality of the property's structure. He claimed that the original heritage building, known as Villa Vienna, was renamed Mannat and that in 2005, a seven-storey extension was added behind it. At the time, due to restrictions under the Urban Land Ceiling Act, constructing a large private residence was not allowed. To navigate this, Singh alleged that permissions were sought for 12 smaller independent flats—typically intended for mass housing—by the owners Shah Rukh Khan and Gauri Khan. However, once approved, these flats were allegedly merged into a single expansive luxury residence for the family.[With TOI inputs]
