Mumbai: BMC To Demolish 39,111 Unauthorised Slum Structures From October 1 Across City; 3-Month Window Given
Mumbai: The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has announced a major crackdown on unauthorised structures in slum areas. Starting October 1 to December 31, the civic body will intensify its efforts to demolish 39,111 unauthorised structures exceeding 14 feet in height across the city and suburbs. The civic body is giving residents a three-month window to clear unauthorised slum structures…
Mumbai's Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has announced a city-wide campaign to demolish 39,111 unauthorized structures in slum areas between October 1 and December 31. Authorities are giving residents a three-month window to clear unauthorized additions or face consequences. The eastern suburbs are targeted with 31,227 structures, while the western suburbs have 4,536 and the island city has 3,348 identified structures for demolition.
As of now, BMC has taken action against 4,584 structures and issued notices to another 611. Residents are urged to voluntarily remove unauthorized portions before enforcement teams intervene. The campaign aims to enforce the "Pedestrian First" initiative, reclaiming footpaths from illegal encroachments across Mumbai.
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