Mumbai: Removal of ‘Unauthorised Construction’ Starts at Union minister Narayan Rane’s Bungalow

GG News Bureau

Mumbai, 17th Nov. A civic official confirmed that the removal of unauthorised construction at Union minister Narayan Rane’s bungalow in Mumbai’s Juhu area began on Thursday.

In September, the Supreme Court dismissed a petition challenging a Bombay High Court verdict ordering the Mumbai civic body to demolish the unauthorised construction at Rane’s bungalow ‘Adhish,’ citing a violation of the Floor Space Index and Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) rules.

The floor space index (FSI) is the maximum allowable floor area that can be built on a specific plot of land.

Kaalkaa Real Estates Pvt Ltd, a company owned by Rane’s family, filed an appeal against the high court decision.

A senior Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation official said, “The Supreme Court has directed Rane to remove the illegal construction at his bungalow in two months. If he fails to do so, the BMC will act.”

Santosh Daundkar, an activist who had filed complaints against Rane’s bungalow, welcomed the news but stated that his complaint about the CRZ rules violation was still pending.

“I suspect the BMC’s action is only about illegal construction in the bungalow, but no action is being taken on the CRZ rules violations. Such an action is more severe than what is currently taking place at Rane’s bungalow,” he said.