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BMC Slaps 200% Property Tax Penalty for Illegal Constructions
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BMC Slaps 200% Property Tax Penalty for Illegal Constructions

In a stringent crackdown on unauthorised constructions, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has imposed a 200% property tax penalty on 6,613 properties in Mumbai’s eastern and western suburbs. The H-West ward, which includes Bandra, Khar, and Santacruz West, recorded the highest number of violations, with 2,428 properties found to have unauthorised extensions or alterations. 
The action is part of a three-month campaign (January-March) to curb illegal construction activities. A senior civic official stated that while demolitions are often delayed due to legal proceedings, penalties can still be enforced under Section 152(A) of the Mumbai Municipal Corporation Act, 1888. Notices have been issued, and penalty collections are underway. 

The initiative follows a directive from Additional Municipal Commissioner Ashwini Joshi, who instructed officials to personally monitor and act against violations across the city. Local police support is being provided to ensure swift execution of penalties. 

Areas with the highest penalties 

  • H-West (Bandra, Khar, Santacruz West) – 2,428 properties 
  • R-South (Kandivali East-West, Charkop, Poinsur, Thakur Village) – 806 properties 
  • R-Central (Borivali East-West) – 721 properties 
  • K-East (Jogeshwari, Andheri East) – 487 properties 
  • T (Mulund) – 398 properties 

The BMC continues to intensify its enforcement efforts, ensuring compliance with city planning regulations. 

(FPJ)                             

In a stringent crackdown on unauthorised constructions, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has imposed a 200% property tax penalty on 6,613 properties in Mumbai’s eastern and western suburbs. The H-West ward, which includes Bandra, Khar, and Santacruz West, recorded the highest number of violations, with 2,428 properties found to have unauthorised extensions or alterations. The action is part of a three-month campaign (January-March) to curb illegal construction activities. A senior civic official stated that while demolitions are often delayed due to legal proceedings, penalties can still be enforced under Section 152(A) of the Mumbai Municipal Corporation Act, 1888. Notices have been issued, and penalty collections are underway. The initiative follows a directive from Additional Municipal Commissioner Ashwini Joshi, who instructed officials to personally monitor and act against violations across the city. Local police support is being provided to ensure swift execution of penalties. Areas with the highest penalties H-West (Bandra, Khar, Santacruz West) – 2,428 properties R-South (Kandivali East-West, Charkop, Poinsur, Thakur Village) – 806 properties R-Central (Borivali East-West) – 721 properties K-East (Jogeshwari, Andheri East) – 487 properties T (Mulund) – 398 properties The BMC continues to intensify its enforcement efforts, ensuring compliance with city planning regulations. (FPJ)                             

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