Bombay HC Directs BMC To Halt Further Steps On Neville D’Souza Ground At Bandra Reclamation
Mumbai, August 20, 2026: The Bombay High Court on Wednesday directed the BMC to refrain from taking any further steps to change the reservation of Neville D’Souza Football Ground at Bandra Reclamation until the next hearing on September 18, noting that it was "unfortunate" that the undertaking given by the BMC’s advocate to the court was not communicated to the civic chief. “You must tell us…
On August 20, 2026, the Bombay High Court instructed the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to suspend all actions pertaining to the transformation of Neville D’Souza Football Ground in Bandra Reclamation into an exhibition/convention center, pending a subsequent hearing scheduled for September 18. The court expressed regret that the BMC's attorney had not communicated this undertaking to the civic chief.
The bench, comprising Acting Chief Justice Ravindra Ghuge and Justice Gautam Ankhad, emphasized that preserving open spaces for outdoor sports, such as maidani khel, is crucial for the next generation's appreciation of the area. The court questioned the BMC's reliance on assurances from the August 10 general body meeting, where it was stated that the ground would not be converted.
The court also issued notices to the BMC and Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) in response to a petition filed by the Mumbai Football Association (MFA) contesting the proposed change in the ground's reservation.
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