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The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has directed an NGO to restore a Worli site to its original condition after unauthorised construction was carried out within a Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ). The action follows violations linked to a beautification project undertaken without mandatory clearances. The civic body highlighted that prior approvals are compulsory under CRZ norms, and no post-facto permissions are allowed, reinforcing regulatory scrutiny over coastal developments.
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has instructed Mumbai Mile, a non-governmental organisation, to restore a site in Worli to its original condition after identifying violations of Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) norms. The directive follows unauthorised construction activity carried out as part of a beautification initiative along Khan Abdul Gaffar Khan Road near Mahatma Phule Nagar. Advertisement
According to civic officials, the violations occurred during a corporate social responsibility (CSR)-led project, where a public toilet was demolished and reconstruction began without obtaining mandatory CRZ clearance. The BMC’s G-South ward had earlier issued a stop-work notice after the organisation failed to secure the required No Objection Certificate (NOC) under CRZ regulations.
In its latest order, the civic body stated that the reconstruction breached approval conditions, noting that prior clearance is compulsory under the CRZ Notification, 2019, and that there is no provision for post-facto approvals. The NGO had reportedly informed authorities that it was unaware of the requirement for such clearances.
The action also follows complaints raised by activist Santosh Daundkar, who alleged that the project obstructed a commonly used access route to a public toilet and involved unauthorised construction of a wall and footpath. Concerns were raised regarding the disruption caused to public movement and the lack of compliance with environmental norms.
Officials pointed out that judicial directives have consistently prohibited construction activities in CRZ areas without due permissions. It was further noted that the site falls within an estate plot, requiring approvals not only under CRZ guidelines but also from the Estate Department, which had not been obtained.
The development highlights increasing enforcement around coastal regulations in Mumbai, particularly in sensitive zones where infrastructure interventions must adhere strictly to environmental and planning norms.
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