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BMC, Mhada must act responsibly: Bombay HC

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courtRaising the concern over increasing the number of building collapse incidents during the last one year, the Bombay High Court declared that authorities like Brihanmumba Municipal Corporation (BMC) and Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (Mhada) must show more responsibility rather than shift blame on each other.

The order was given by a bench of Justices VM Kanade and MS Sonak while hearing a plea filed by Hare Krishna developers asking a direction of Mhada to take action against removing tenants from a 90 year old structure which may collapse at any time.

The developer had a deed to re-develop the old structure, while 70 pc of the tenants have agreed, the remaining 30 pc are refusing to vacate the compound despite the builder had given assurance to provide rental arrangements in alternative accommodation.

While the BMC and the fire dept had given their clearances, but the Mhada officials are insisting that the builder should provide alternate accommodation to the tenants.

The accepted that the structure is in a bad condition and likely to collapse any time. Its is unfortunate that Mhada and BMC officials are trying to put blame on each other and the petitioner for delay in evicting the tenants who are not cooperating.

The bench has directed Mhada to hold an investigation and pass appropriate orders within two weeks.

BMC considers possibilities to rehabilitate Campa Cola residents

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campaThe Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is studying the possibilities of taking back a part of the portion in the Campa Cola premises from the developer. The builder had acquired third –party rights without the approval of the civic body to construct illegal flats. The civic body to official will present the options before the state Govt soon.

A senior administrator said that the portion of land in the posh area of Worli, Mumbai belongs to the BMC but its approval was never asked before the deal. If the illicit flat owners want to accommodate, then the old lease will be cancelled and new flats have to be developed.

It will not be an easy task to regain the land. Even if the land is given to the residents, its land-use will have to be changed from industrial to residential for construction. But the civic body thinks it is not an problem and the government can do it easily.

The big question is who will pay for the land; the current rate is Rs 40,000-50,000 per sq ft which is a huge amount. The state government may allot it at a much minimal rate, but then even it could cost a bulky sum and whether the residents can afford it.

The plan will have to get a green signal by the development board and the general body of the BMC. With most political heavyweights have support for the Campa Cola residents, this is not considered tough now.

The Supreme Court of India had asked attorney general Goolam Vahanvati to submit a plan for the reintegration of the owners of the illegal flats. The top court was informed that the residents can be rehabilitated in the same compound after demolition.

MCHI Demands Expert Panels To Clear Projects

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The Maharashtra Chamber of Housing Industry (MCHI) requested the state CM Prithviraj Chavan to form two expert panels for the clearance of projects.

MUMBAI: The Maharashtra Chamber of Housing Industry (MCHI) has requested Prithviraj Chavan, the State CM, to appoint two expert panels for clearing the real estate projects.

MCHI asked for two panels which will be formed of five experts and structural engineers. MCHI has also asked the state CM to disperse the high-rise committee. Continue reading →

BMC grants 3-months more for paying property tax bills

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Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) finally decided to grant three more months to the residents for paying the property tax bills.
BMC consoles the residents of Mumbai by extending deadline to pay the property tax bills.

BMC consoles the residents of Mumbai by extending deadline to pay the property tax bills.

Considering the large number of petitions filed by the residents of Mumbai, Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) finally decided to extend the last date to pay the property tax bills. Additionally the residents had conducted many protests in the city, with the support of many NGOs.

The residents of Mumbai finally had a good thing to appreciate BMC. The civic body was sharply criticized for its new property tax system. Complaints against the new property tax system were piled in the office of BMC.

As per the new property tax system, the citizens were to pay the property tax based on the capital value of their property. The bills calculated on the basis of capital values were sent to the citizens. Many of the citizens complained to the civic body that the bill system was partial. Continue reading →

New property tax of BMC, residents protest stongly

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Residents of the city have decided to contest a protest against BMC which has recently announced its new property tax policy. As per the new property tax policy the property tax will be calculated on the basis of capital value.
New property tax plan of BMC, received severe discontent.

New property tax plan of BMC, received severe discontent.

BMC’s decision to compute property tax on the basis of capital value of the property raised the anger of the city residents. The residents of over 35,000 housing societies have already decided to protest against the new property tax policy of BMC.

Some citizens’ groups and 40 Non-Government organizations will support and take part in the protest. They have planned to conduct a one-day hunger strike at Azad Maidan. They plan to conduct the hunger strike before the current session of BMC ends next month.

NGOs like the Bombay Catholic Sabha, Federation of Housing Societies, SOUL and Watchdog Foundation will partake in the protest. While addressing the media, the representatives of these NGOs said that they want the authorities to do away with the new system.

They demanded the authorities to go back to the old system. They claimed that the new property tax system has really upset the people. Continue reading →

BMC Increases Water-Supply: Construction May Get Boost

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Providing relief to the residents of the city, finally Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation- BMC has announced an increase in the amount of daily water supply.
BMC will increase water supply

BMC will increase water supply level giving relief to the residents of the city.

Builders in Mumbai finally had something to cheer and be joyous as they heard the news that the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC- also known as Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai) is increasing the amount of daily water supply.

BMC has announced an increase from 90 liters per head per day to 135 liters per head per day. The new level of water supply will be effective from October 1, announced BMC.

Up to last year, finding water for construction was the main concern for the builders. They really had to struggle to find sufficient water for housing constructions in the city. As the civic body increased the daily water supply, the builders will be able to find sufficient water for construction purposes.

In experts’ opinion the decision of BMC will be boosting housing industry to greater extents. However they are sure that the increase in daily water supply is not meant for the builders but for the residents.

BMC will make sure that all the leaking pipes in the city are either replaced or repaired.

BMC will make sure that all the leaking pipes in the city are either replaced or repaired.

For a long time, residents of the city had been suffering from acute shortage of water which is a basic necessity. Mr. Paras Gundecha, Maharashtra Chamber of Housing Industry (MCHI) Chief said that this news is a relief to the residents of the city who struggle with water-shortage.

Mr. Gundecha added that though the consumers are aware of the water shortage, they had no option but to complain about the shortage they faced as it is basic.

Last year, though BMC had promised to bring over 200 MLD of water supply to the city, it could not fulfill the promise due to inadequate rain which drained the water level of the Middle Vaitarna Dam.

A senior civic official from the water department revealed that this year adequate water will be collected and supplied in the city in abundance. The official added that BMC has considered changing old and corroded pipelines which cause the loss of lot of water while supplied.