Complaint Filed Against Mumbai BJP Leader Haji Arafat Shaikh Over Alleged Terrace Encroachment In Kurla, Leader Denies Charges
Mumbai: A controversy has emerged after a complaint was filed with the Kurla ward of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) against Mumbai BJP leader Haji Arafat Shaikh, alleging that he encroached upon and illegally used the terrace of a building in Kurla. Shaikh has denied the allegations. Complainant Alleges Violation Of BMC Building Rules According to the complaint submitted to the…
A Mumbai BJP leader, Haji Arafat Shaikh, has faced allegations of encroaching on and illegally using a terrace in Kurla, according to a complaint filed with the Kurla ward of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). Shaikh, who heads the BJP's transport cell and is involved in minority outreach initiatives, has denied the charges, claiming the structure is merely a temporary canopy to prevent water leakage.
The complainant, Malang Mubarak Shaikh, a resident of Pune, alleges that the terrace was occupied without authorization, violating BMC norms and building regulations. The complainant has requested the BMC to conduct a site inspection and verify if the construction is illegal, urging action under the Mumbai Municipal Corporation Act.
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