Tag: #UrbanDevelopment

If a development impacts public safety, it cannot be allowed to relax development rules: Mumbai HC

January 31, 2024

MUMBAI: When the Bombay High Court ordered the removal of seven mechanized cantilever car parking spots (also known as stack parking) built in a residential structure here, it stated that relaxation of development laws cannot be allowed if it negatively impacts public safety. The housing society in Borivali’s stacked parking system seriously jeopardized everyone’s safety, […]

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The Nashik local government gains Rs 46 crore in revenue in six months by bringing 25,000 houses inside the tax net.

December 30, 2023

NASHIK: Over the previous six months, the Nashik Municipal Corporation’s (NMC) property tax department has added 25,000 new properties to its tax rolls, according to a Tuesday statement from officials. 60% of these 25,000 properties come from just the Panchavati and Cidco divisions. According to NMC authorities, these properties will generate an additional Rs 46 […]

The Nashik local government gains Rs 46 crore in revenue in six months by bringing 25,000 houses inside the tax net.more

Mumbai: BMC lowers the building site tin sheet height restriction to 25 feet due to concerns about structural stability.

November 23, 2023

Mumbai: After considerable deliberation and in response to requests from multiple developers and architects regarding concerns regarding the structural stability of the sheets, the BMC has decided to reduce the height rule for tin sheets at construction sites from the originally proposed 35 feet to 25 feet. As per the guidelines released by the BMC […]

Mumbai: BMC lowers the building site tin sheet height restriction to 25 feet due to concerns about structural stability.more

Mumbai: Developers are now required to provide rehabilitation tenants with more space.

November 4, 2023

MUMBAI: The urban development department of the state has suggested that all BMC and Mhada rehab homes have a floor area of 405 square feet. Section 15 of the notification reads, “The fungible compensatory area admissible on rehab component will be given without charging a premium and such reusable compensatory area for rehabilitation section shall […]

Mumbai: Developers are now required to provide rehabilitation tenants with more space.more

BMC requests that certain builders cease construction due to the unclean air in Mumbai.

October 31, 2023

MUMBAI: The BMC has started to issue stop-work letters to builders who are not adhering to its latest standards regarding air pollution due to pressure. Stop-work notices have reportedly been issued for at least three to four building sites, including one each in Mulund and Santacruz, according to sources. A flying team assigned to enforce […]

BMC requests that certain builders cease construction due to the unclean air in Mumbai.more