After Bhiwandi collapse, NMMC urges evacuation of 33 dangerous buildings

A dilapidated building in Bhiwandi collapsed on Thursday night. File Pic/By Special Arrangement

Days after a building collapse in Bhiwandi claimed the lives of at least 10 people, the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) has issued a fresh public appeal asking residents and commercial occupants to immediately vacate 33 buildings declared as C-1 (Extremely Dangerous) for 2026-27, warning that continued occupation could lead to another tragedy.

The civic body's Encroachment Department had on Saturday issued a public notice stating that the identified buildings have been declared structurally unsafe and are unfit for both residential and commercial use. The move comes amid heightened concerns over aging buildings during the ongoing monsoon.

Demolish without deploy: NMMC

According to the NMMC, notices have already been served to owners and occupants under the Maharashtra Government's Urban Development Department circular dated November 5, 2015, directing them to immediately stop using the unsafe structures and demolish them without delay. Despite repeated notices and public announcements, many occupants continue to reside or run businesses from these buildings.

‘Owners will be responsible'

NMMC has warned that owners and occupants will be solely responsible for any loss of life or property from the collapse of these buildings due to non-compliance with the notices. The corporation has clarified that it will not be held liable for such incidents. The civic body has also reiterated that electricity and water connections to C-1 category buildings are being disconnected in accordance with government guidelines to discourage occupation.

Official Speak

Dr Kailas Shinde, NMMC commissioner
‘Human life is our highest priority. We urge residents and owners of buildings declared as C-1 to immediately vacate these structures and cooperate with the civic administration. No one should risk their lives by staying in buildings that have been certified as extremely dangerous, especially during the monsoon'

List of extremely dangerous buildings

Belapur Division
>> Shree Ganesh Co-operative Housing Society, Nerul
>> Nirikar Sadan, Belapur
>> Kairali Housing Co-operative Society, Nerul
>> Panchsheel Apartment, Nerul

Nerul Division
>> Cosmopolitan Co-operative Housing Society-II (Punit Park)

Nerul
>> Shivshakti Co-operative Housing Society, Nerul
>> Little Flower Co-operative Housing Society, Vashi
>> Guru Krupa Co-operative Housing Society, Vashi

Vashi Division
>> Shree Sai Tower, Vashi
>> Suman Apartment, Vashi
>> Adhunik Co-operative Housing Society, Vashi
>> Kanchan Vatika Market, Vashi
>> Omkar Co-operative Housing Society, Vashi

Turbhe Division
>> Happy Home Co-operative Housing Society, Vashi
>> Pragati Co-operative Housing Society, Vashi
>> Sarang Vihar Co-operative Housing Society, Vashi
>> Pratiksang Co-operative Housing Society, Vashi
>> Vaibhav Co-operative Housing Society, Vashi
>> Shivam Co-operative Housing Society, Vashi
>> Amal Co-operative Housing Society, Sanpada
>> Vikas Vyapar Market-2 (Masala Market), Turbhe
>> Sagar Co-operative Housing Society, Sanpada
>> Shree Vinayak Society, Sanpada
>> Karuna Sahakari Gruhnirman Sanstha, Sanpada
>> Saikrupa Sahakari Gruhnirman Sanstha, Sanpada

Koparkhairane Division
>> Gangagiri Co-operative Housing Society
>> M Chandralok Co-operative Housing Society
>> Shivkrupa Co-operative Housing Society
>> City Shine Co-operative Housing Society
>> Raj Palace Co-operative Housing Society

Airoli Division
>> Sadanand Apartment, Airoli

Digha Division
>> Khandoba Chawl, Digha

The 33 buildings are spread across Belapur, Nerul, Vashi, Turbhe, Sanpada, Koparkhairane, Airoli, and Digha. Civic officials have urged residents to shift to safer accommodation immediately to avoid any untoward incident.