The Bihrainmumbai Municipality Corporation (BMC) has resolved to start the demise of the illegal flats in Campa Cola premises after May 31 next year irrespective of the monsoon arrival in the country. However, the residents are trying to grasp any legal option before the dooms day arrives.

The Supreme Court of India allowed the civic body to demolish the illegal structures in the south Mumbai after the expiry of the May 2014 deadline. The top court asked the residents to submit their undertakings within six weeks that they would vacate the flats before the cut-off date.

According to the civic body, they will start razing buildings from January 1 those who failed to submit the undertaking and the remaining flats will be demolished after June 1.

Due to the monsoon arrival the residents are hoping that the demolitions will be not applicable. But BMC is ready to raze the flats from June 1 as the action is based on the apex court order.

With the top court delivering its order, pressure is mounting on the state government to pass an ordinance to protect the illegal flats. Some politicians urged the CM to give a fresh view on the whole issue but he ruled out the contention of any ordinance.

When the residents of the Campa Cola approached the CM they received no assurance. The society members are gearing up to move to the court. The residents will ask how the civic body will demolish the top 12-15 floors without harming the legal floors below.

The members are also thinking of filling a remedial petition in the apex court.