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BMC Expands CRZ Crackdown, Targets Over 140 Illegal Constructions in Mumbai Suburbs

Recent demolitions in Versova and Madh highlight intensified efforts to protect ecologically sensitive areas from unauthorized development.

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The BMC on Friday demolished nine unauthorised constructions in Madh as part of the drive to raze structures built with the help of fudged Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) maps

Overview

  • The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has demolished five unauthorized buildings in Versova’s Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) over a five-day operation, with 35 more structures identified for future action.
  • In a separate drive, the P-North ward demolished nine illegal constructions in Madh and plans to raze 101 more by the end of May, targeting structures built using falsified CRZ maps.
  • CRZ rules prohibit construction on marshy, ecologically sensitive land without proper approvals, with recent investigations uncovering fraudulent documentation by builders.
  • The demolition in Versova involved 80 BMC personnel, police support, and heavy machinery, addressing safety risks posed by unstable construction on marshland.
  • Past enforcement efforts were hindered by alleged political interference and a builder-official nexus, prompting calls for stronger vigilance and accountability at the ward level.