Ajay Devgn, Kajol's Juhu bungalow faces BMC notice after residents' complaint over proposed salon and spa

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Ajay Devgn and Kajol's Juhu bungalow has become the centre of a civic dispute after the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) issued a stop-work notice linked to plans for a salon and spa at the property. The development follows objections from the housing society, which has raised questions about the proposed commercial use of the premises. The Devgn camp, however, maintains that the necessary approvals have already been obtained.

Why did BMC issue a stop-work notice?

The property, located at Plot S-10 on N S Road No. 11 in Mumbai's JVPD Scheme, is a 7,802 sq ft bungalow. According to reports, the Kapol Co-operative Housing Society approached the BMC after work connected to the proposed salon and spa was noticed at the premises.

The BMC's K-West ward subsequently sought documents concerning the proposed commercial activity. Civic officials said the required permission for commercial use had not been produced, prompting the stop-work notice. Local corporator Sudha Singh said the matter was being handled by the Building and Factory Department of the K-West ward. "The issue is with the Building and Factory Department of K-West ward," Singh said, adding that "prima facie, no permission was granted for commercial use" of the property. The Devgn family has reportedly requested four weeks to respond to the notice.

What is the housing society objecting to?

The dispute is reportedly not about the property being leased, but about how it would be used. Residents have raised concerns about the potential impact of a commercial establishment in the neighbourhood, including increased customer movement, parking requirements, security and noise. The issue has particular significance because of the area's narrow internal roads. According to Outlook, the property has been leased to Florian Hurel Salons Pvt Ltd under a registered five-year leave-and-licence agreement dated August 10. The reported rent starts at ₹16 lakh per month in the first year, with an annual escalation.

Ajay Devgn's camp says approvals are in place

While the BMC has said the relevant permissions were not produced when requested, the actor's side has disputed the suggestion that the proposed venture lacks approvals. A source from the Devgn camp told Hindustan Times, "The requisite permissions and approvals from the concerned authorities in relation to the proposed use of the premises have been duly obtained." The difference between the two positions means the matter will now depend on the documents submitted by the property owners and the civic body's assessment of those approvals.

What happens next?

The stop-work notice does not by itself settle whether the salon and spa can operate from the bungalow. The property owners have been given time to respond, while the housing society's concerns and the question of commercial-use permissions remain under consideration. For now, the proposed transformation of the Juhu bungalow into a salon and spa remains on hold as the BMC examines the approvals and documents involved. The coming weeks are expected to clarify whether the necessary civic and statutory clearances are in place for the proposed commercial use.