Chembur Hutment Dwellers Move Bombay HC Against Proposed Demolition; Seek Survey And Rehabilitation For 3,500 Residents
Mumbai, November 7, 2026: Four organisations representing hutment dwellers in Chembur have approached the Bombay High Court seeking protection from demolition of their homes along the Kurla-Trombay railway line, a move that could affect approximately 3,500 residents. The petition, filed on Saturday, seeks directions to the authorities to conduct a joint survey, identify the structures proposed to…
Four organisations representing hutment dwellers in Chembur have filed a petition at the Bombay High Court to prevent the demolition of their homes along the Kurla-Trombay railway line, which could affect around 3,500 residents. The petition, filed on Saturday, challenges a Central Railway public notice dated October 15, 2026, that asked alleged unauthorized occupants to vacate their premises within 30 days.
The petitioners have requested the High Court to direct authorities to conduct a joint survey, identify the structures to be demolished, and consider the rehabilitation of eligible residents before any eviction takes place. The petition also seeks interim protection to avoid coercive action until the verification and rehabilitation process is completed.
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