Infrastructure

BMC Orders Restoration of Worli Site Over CRZ Violation

  • by- Zaid
  • Apr 24, 2026
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has instructed Mumbai Mile, a non-governmental organisation, to restore a site in Worli to its original condition after identifying violations of Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) norms.
BMC Orders Restoration of Worli Site Over CRZ Violation

Mumbai, April 24: The directive follows unauthorised construction activity carried out as part of a beautification initiative along Khan Abdul Gaffar Khan Road near Mahatma Phule Nagar.

Nature of Violation

According to civic officials, a public toilet was demolished and reconstruction began without obtaining mandatory CRZ clearance as part of a corporate social responsibility (CSR)-led project.

Actions Taken

  • BMC's G-South ward had earlier issued a stop-work notice

  • The organisation had reportedly informed authorities that it was unaware of the requirement for such clearances

Legal Framework

The civic body stated that prior clearance is compulsory under the CRZ Notification, 2019 , and there is no provision for post-facto approvals.

Additional Requirements

The site falls within an estate plot, requiring approvals not only under CRZ guidelines but also from the Estate Department , which had not been obtained.

Background

The action follows complaints raised by activist Santosh Daundkar , who alleged that the project obstructed a commonly used access route to a public toilet and involved unauthorised construction of a wall and footpath.