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19 Mar 2026
The Bombay High Court has dismissed a petition filed by two societies representing the Koli fishing community in Danda Koliwada, Khar West, challenging slum redevelopment on land traditionally used for fish drying. The order, issued in the past week, upheld a court-appointed committee's findings that redevelopment would not impede fishing activities. The dispute relates to approximately 3,449 sqm of land, part of a larger 9,588 sqm parcel notified as a slum rehabilitation area by the Slum Rehabilitation Authority. The court held that the issues raised required detailed factual examination and could not be adjudicated under writ jurisdiction. Petitioners have been granted limited interim relief, with a short continuation of status quo, while being directed to pursue remedies before a competent civil court.Read more
19 Mar 2026
Over 800 families from the Naigaon BDD chawls in Mumbai have started moving into newly constructed 2BHK apartments under a major MHADA-led redevelopment project. A total of 864 flats have been handed over in the first phase, with more units expected by April 2026. The redevelopment will replace old 160 sq ft tenements with modern homes of about 500 sq ft. The larger BDD redevelopment plan across Mumbai aims to rehabilitate nearly 15,000 families while improving infrastructure and living conditions without displacing long-standing communities.Read more
19 Mar 2026
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) plans to renegotiate the Gargai dam contract after the project cost rose to around INR 5,396 crore, about 11% higher than the original estimate. The standing committee has asked officials to revise the proposal and reduce the financial burden before approval. The project, located in Palghar, is expected to add 440 MLD to Mumbai's water supply and is targeted for completion by 2029. Cost escalation due to land acquisition, rehabilitation, and environmental requirements remains a key concern.Read more
19 Mar 2026
A dispute over a proposed sea protection bund near Machhimar Nagar in Cuffe Parade led to opposing protests by residents and the local fishing community. Residents raised concerns about possible land reclamation and future encroachments due to ongoing stone dumping, while fisherfolk supported the project, citing repeated flooding during high tides. The situation turned tense when both groups confronted each other at a public garden, requiring police intervention. Authorities maintained that the project is scientifically designed to prevent coastal erosion and protect vulnerable settlements.Read more
19 Mar 2026
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has proposed preparing Local Area Plans (LAPs) for neighbourhoods around all 27 stations of Mumbai Metro Line 3 to improve land use, traffic management, and infrastructure planning. The first phase will cover four stations at a cost of about INR 1.37 crore. The study will include surveys, satellite mapping, and infrastructure assessments. The plans aim to guide development, improve last-mile connectivity, and ensure better integration of transport and urban growth. The full exercise is expected to be completed by 2028.Read more
19 Mar 2026
A disruption in the Maharashtra Legislative Council brought attention to pending dues of over INR 10,900 crore owed to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation. The issue highlights rising financial stress on the civic body, which is handling liabilities exceeding INR 2.32 lakh crore while continuing major infrastructure spending. A large share of pending funds is from the education department, followed by housing and other agencies. The state government has assured phased payments with a small immediate release, but concerns remain over delays and the absence of a clear disbursal timeline.Read more
19 Mar 2026
The Bombay High Court has ended a property dispute that continued for more than seven decades between heirs of landowner MMH Janmohamed. The case, which began soon after India's Constitution came into force, involved two valuable properties in Pune, including a parcel on Deccan College Road and a large tract in Yerawada. Over the years, several claims emerged, including those from the heirs of a former manager and a party citing adverse possession. With compensation for one acquired plot already distributed decades ago, the court has now ordered the division of the remaining one-acre land among the rightful heirs.Read more
19 Mar 2026
18 Mar 2026
Residents from western suburbs of Mumbai approached Mayor Ritu Tawde earlier this week to address concerns over pollution and noise from construction sites. Representing communities including Gulmohar, JVPD, Santacruz, Bandra, and Pali Hill, nearly 2,000 residents highlighted worsening air quality, excessive noise, and weak enforcement of construction norms. They urged the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to regulate construction hours, implement dust control measures, improve noise monitoring, and appoint a dedicated nodal officer to handle complaints. Their engagement reflects growing citizen demand for healthier and safer urban living.Read more
18 Mar 2026
The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority's attempt to lease a prime commercial plot in the Wadala Notified Area did not receive any bids despite strong development potential. The 10,860 sq m land parcel was offered on an 80-year lease with a reserve price of INR 1,629 crore and a permissible FSI of 10, allowing large-scale commercial development. The authority had extended the submission deadline twice to encourage participation, but the tender closed without response. The plot forms part of the broader plan to develop Wadala as a future commercial district similar to Bandra-Kurla Complex.Read more
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18 Mar 2026
17 Mar 2026
The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) has permitted Brookfield-backed Chronos Properties to replace its bank guarantee for the Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) headquarters property of IL&FS, which expired earlier this month. Chronos original bid was INR 1,080 crore, later revised to INR 1,481 crore under value-maximisation framework. The tribunal allowed the company a week to submit a fresh demand draft and confirmed that its earlier interim order restricting IL&FS from creating third-party rights on the property will continue until the appeal is decided.Read more
17 Mar 2026
16 Mar 2026
A Liberia-flagged oil tanker, Shenlong, carrying Saudi Arabian crude oil arrived in Mumbai after safely crossing the Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil transit route that has been under heightened security concerns. The vessel transported about 135,335 metric tonnes of crude and docked at the Jawahar Dweep terminal off Mumbai's coast for unloading. The shipment is considered significant as it was among the first crude deliveries to India through the strait after regional tensions disrupted shipping activity. The cargo will be processed at refineries in eastern Mumbai, supporting India's energy supply that relies heavily on West Asian crude imports.Read more
16 Mar 2026
A special CBI court in Mumbai has transferred a cheating case involving around INR 140 crore against Guruashish Construction Pvt Ltd and its directors Rakesh Wadhawan and Sarang Wadhawan to a magistrate's court after corruption charges under the Prevention of Corruption Act were dropped. The decision followed a Central Bureau of Investigation probe which found no involvement of public servants in the alleged fraud related to a loan from Union Bank of India. Since special CBI courts handle cases involving public officials, the matter will now proceed before a magistrate's court for further trial under criminal law provisions.Read more
16 Mar 2026
Maharashtra is reviewing the inclusion of first floor slum residents in the Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) schemes, addressing a long-standing gap where only ground floor occupants are currently eligible. State minister Shambhuraj Desai said the matter will be discussed with the Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Ministers. Lawmakers highlighted that many families have lived on first floors for decades, and excluding them could affect the city's slum free objectives. Officials also noted that agreements between builders and these residents are not legally enforceable under current rules.Read more
16 Mar 2026
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has intensified enforcement against property tax defaulters in Mumbai, initiating attachment proceedings against 6,922 properties with cumulative dues amounting to approximately INR 6,089 crore for the financial year 2025-26. The action forms part of the civic body's ongoing tax recovery drive as the financial year approaches closure. Authorities have already seized 483 properties and proposed auction proceedings for 210 properties where dues remain unpaid despite repeated notices. Following the enforcement action, 2,888 property owners cleared outstanding taxes totalling more than INR 784 crore. As of early this week, the civic body had collected around INR 6,024 crore, representing about 82% of its property tax target for the current fiscal year. Municipal officials have warned that stricter measures, including seizure and auction of properties, will continue against defaulters who fail to settle dues before the financial year-end.Read more
16 Mar 2026
A sessions court in Mumbai has granted anticipatory bail to a developer and three relatives in connection with a cheating and criminal breach of trust case linked to a redevelopment project in Mazgaon, south Mumbai. The case was filed after a complainant alleged that the developer had failed to provide an alternate shop promised under a redevelopment agreement, leading to a dispute over the implementation of the project. While hearing the anticipatory bail plea, the court observed that significant payments had already been made to the complainant's family and noted that the dispute largely stemmed from contractual obligations within the redevelopment arrangement. Considering the nature of the allegations and the financial transactions involved, the court held that custodial interrogation was not necessary at this stage and granted the accused protection from arrest subject to conditions.Read more
16 Mar 2026
Western Railway is planning to monetise elevated decks being built above platforms at several suburban stations in Mumbai as part of ongoing station improvement works. The decks are being developed by the Mumbai Rail Vikas Corporation to ease congestion and improve passenger circulation at busy stations. Railway authorities are now examining ways to lease these newly created spaces for retail outlets, kiosks and passenger facilities to generate non-fare revenue. Officials say the commercial use will be planned carefully so that commuter movement remains unaffected while the additional space contributes to station maintenance and infrastructure upgrades.Read more
16 Mar 2026
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