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The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) has classified 527 buildings as hazardous under Section 264 of the Maharashtra Municipal Corporation Act, urging mandatory structural assessments for properties over 30 years old. Building owners must obtain safety certifications from NMMC-approved engineers by March 2025 or face penalties of INR 25,000 or the annual property tax amount, whichever is higher. Urgent measures include evacuating 62 critically dangerous C-1 category buildings, slated for demolition. Other structures require varying levels of repairs. The directive highlights the need for swift compliance to mitigate safety risks, but activists stress the importance of effective enforcement to ensure public safety.
The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) has classified 527 buildings as hazardous under Section 264 of the Maharashtra Municipal Corporation Act. In light of this, it is encouraging the structural assessment of properties older than 30 years, following a recent ward-wise review for the 2024-25 period. According to Section 265(a), buildings that have been in use for over 30 years must undergo a mandatory structural evaluation by an engineer registered with the NMMC. Officials are urging property owners to expedite these assessments to ensure public safety. Advertisement
The 30-year period is calculated from the date the property was first occupied. Owners are required to obtain certification from qualified structural engineers confirming that necessary repairs have been carried out and that the buildings are structurally sound. Non-compliance with these requirements, as per Section 398(a), could result in penalties amounting to INR 25,000 or the annual property tax amount-whichever is higher.
To facilitate compliance, property owners can refer to a list of approved structural engineers on the official NMMC website, www.nmmc.gov.in. Assessments for buildings exceeding 30 years of age must be completed by the end of March 2025, with reports submitted to the respective ward officers, assistant commissioners, or the assistant director of the Town Planning section at NMMC.
Residents of severely compromised structures have been directed to vacate immediately. The civic body has identified 62 buildings under the C-1 category, which require urgent evacuation and demolition. Officials have indicated that actions such as utility disconnections will be implemented for these high-risk structures imminently.
The assessment placed 113 buildings in the C-2A category, which necessitate repairs post-evacuation; 303 in the C-2B category, where repairs can occur during occupation; and 49 in the C-3 category, which require only minor repairs. Last year, the NMMC had similarly identified 524 hazardous buildings, including 61 classified as critically dangerous. Notices issued under Section 264 outlined necessary actions while cautioning that the authority would not assume liability for collapses or damages resulting from non-compliance.
The NMMC's directive underscores the urgency of addressing the safety risks posed by aging buildings in Navi Mumbai. While the administration has laid out clear guidelines, including mandatory assessments and potential penalties, enforcement remains a critical concern. Activists have highlighted the gap between policies and their practical execution. For meaningful impact, the civic body must prioritise timely actions to mitigate risks, ensuring that public safety is not compromised by delays or lack of compliance from property owners.
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