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The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) has identified 34 buildings under the C-1 category, classifying them as highly dangerous and unfit for occupation following its annual structural audit. The civic body has appealed to residents to vacate these buildings immediately to prevent any loss of life during the ongoing monsoon season. It has warned that continued occupancy poses a serious safety risk and urged housing societies and owners to initiate redevelopment, repairs or demolition in accordance with statutory provisions.
The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) has appealed to residents living in 34 buildings classified as "C-1", or highly dangerous, to vacate the premises immediately after the city's annual structural audit identified them as unfit for occupation. The civic body said the precautionary measure is intended to safeguard lives during the ongoing monsoon season, when structurally weak buildings face a heightened risk of collapse.
The list of unsafe buildings has been prepared following structural stability assessments conducted under the provisions applicable to ageing buildings within the municipal limits. According to the corporation, structures placed in the C-1 category are considered beyond economical repair or structurally unsafe for continued habitation. Civic officials have therefore advised all occupants to relocate without delay until appropriate action is taken on the affected buildings.
The corporation has emphasised that its appeal is preventive in nature and aimed at avoiding accidents similar to those witnessed in recent building collapse incidents across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. Authorities noted that persistent rainfall can aggravate existing structural deficiencies by weakening foundations, increasing seepage and accelerating deterioration in ageing buildings. Consequently, residents have been urged not to ignore the evacuation notices issued by the civic administration.
Municipal officials have also called upon housing societies, property owners and occupants to cooperate with the evacuation process and undertake the necessary follow-up measures. Depending on the structural condition of each property, these may include demolition, redevelopment or any other course of action recommended by qualified structural engineers and permitted under applicable regulations. The civic body has reiterated that public safety will remain its foremost priority while implementing the exercise.
The annual structural audit forms part of NMMC's monsoon preparedness programme, under which older buildings undergo technical assessment to determine their structural stability. Based on engineering reports, buildings are categorised according to their condition, enabling the corporation to identify structures requiring immediate attention. The exercise is intended to minimise risks arising from ageing infrastructure, particularly during periods of heavy rainfall.
Officials have warned that continued occupation of buildings declared highly dangerous exposes residents to significant risk and may hamper emergency response in the event of a structural failure. The corporation has therefore urged all concerned stakeholders to act promptly on the notices and avoid waiting for further deterioration before vacating the premises. It has also appealed to the public to prioritise safety over convenience during the evacuation process.
The latest announcement reflects a broader effort by civic authorities across Maharashtra to strengthen building safety oversight following recent structural failures in the region. Urban local bodies have intensified inspections of ageing buildings, especially before and during the monsoon, to identify vulnerable structures and reduce the possibility of casualties resulting from collapses.
With the monsoon continuing across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, the NMMC has reiterated its appeal to residents of the identified buildings to vacate immediately and cooperate with civic authorities. The corporation maintains that timely evacuation and subsequent structural action are essential to protecting lives and ensuring public safety.
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