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The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has directed its officials to strictly enforce Supreme Court guidelines on unauthorized constructions, following criticism from the Bombay High Court over inaction in a 2021 Andheri case. The court had ordered demolition of the illegal building and disciplinary action against officials involved. In line with the Supreme Court's rules, the BMC will now hold officers accountable for issuing completion certificates to illegal structures, which cannot be regularized regardless of occupancy. This move marks a broader effort to tackle illegal construction in Mumbai and ensure lawful urban development by reinforcing accountability and adherence to planning norms.
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has recently mandated its officials to rigorously implement the Supreme Court's directives concerning unauthorized constructions. This directive follows the Bombay High Court's earlier criticism of the BMC for its failure to act against illegal structures, particularly highlighting a case in Andheri where complaints had been lodged since 2021. The High Court had expressed its displeasure over the BMC's inaction and had ordered the demolition of the illegal structure, along with disciplinary measures against the responsible officials. Advertisement
In response to these judicial observations, the BMC has now instructed its officials to ensure strict compliance with the Supreme Court's guidelines. These guidelines hold officers accountable for granting completion certificates to unauthorized buildings and stipulate that such structures cannot be regularized, regardless of their duration or occupancy. The BMC's move is seen as a proactive step towards reinforcing legal standards and deterring the proliferation of illegal constructions in Mumbai.
This development is part of a broader judicial and administrative effort to address the rampant issue of unauthorized constructions in Mumbai. The Supreme Court's guidelines serve as a crucial framework for municipal bodies to curb illegal construction activities and uphold urban planning regulations.
By holding officials accountable and ensuring that illegal structures are not regularized, the BMC aims to deter future violations and uphold the integrity of the city's planning regulations. This initiative reflects a growing commitment to lawful urban development and the protection of citizens' rights in the face of illegal construction activities.
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