State Allots VHP 1.89 Acres of Land in Sion for a Yearly Rent of ₹10,186

The Maharashtra Government has approved converting a 7,658 sq.m. municipal plot in Sion from leasehold to freehold and leasing it to the Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) for 30 years. The land—reserved for medical and educational use—will require the organisation to pay ₹9.72 crore as freehold premium, plus annual ground rent.

“Enough is Enough”: Bombay High Court Sends Inspection Team to Catch Polluting Builders

“Enough is Enough” – Bombay High Court forms its own inspection squad to catch builders flouting anti-dust rules as Mumbai chokes again. 60% of pollution comes from construction sites, says IIT-NEERI study. Next hearing: 15 Dec.

BMC Declares Viral Message on 30% Property Tax Concession for Senior Citizens as Fake

BMC has confirmed that the viral message claiming a 30% property tax concession for senior citizens is fake, urging citizens not to visit ward offices based on misinformation.

Follow Dust Control Rules or Risk Project Halt, BMC Commissioner Warns Mumbai Builders

BMC Commissioner Bhushan Gagrani has urged Mumbai’s builders to follow pollution control norms at construction sites and install air quality sensors, warning that violations could lead to projects being halted.

Bombay High Court Rules BMC Permission Not Required for Tenantable Repairs

In a landmark ruling, the Bombay High Court has clarified that tenantable repairs, like replacing rusted roofing sheets, do not require BMC permission under Section 342 of the Mumbai Municipal Corporation Act. The court quashed a BMC notice issued to Indu Oil and Soap Co., criticizing the corporation’s high-handed demolition actions and imposing a ₹25,000 fine, setting a precedent for property owners in Mumbai.