24 March,2026 11:53 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
The demolished structures included 3 residential units and 29 commercial establishments. Representational Pic/File
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) carried out a massive demolition drive in Versova, removing 33 structures that were obstructing the ongoing Mumbai Coastal Road (North) project, officials said, reported the PTI.
The action was undertaken by the K-West ward, focusing on constructions that were delaying progress on the proposed stretch connecting Versova to Dahisar. The Mumbai civic body stated that clearing these obstructions is essential to ensure timely completion of the infrastructure project.
According to an official release, the demolished structures included 3 residential units and 29 commercial establishments, according to the PTI.
One property owner has challenged the demolition in court, with the matter scheduled for hearing on March 24, officials said.
The BMC also indicated that proposals are underway to remove an additional 12 structures that fall under the jurisdiction of the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority, the news agency reported.
In a similar action last year in September, the BMC had conducted a massive demolition drive near Mumbai Coastal Road in Worli and removed 169 illegal structures.
An official statement had earlier said that the Mumbai civic body carried out a major demolition drive in Madraswadi in Worli to demolish illegal structures built along Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan Road, near the Dharamveer Swarajya Rakshak Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj Coastal Road Project also known as the Mumbai Coastal Road.
The action was taken by the G (South) ward of the BMC as part of its ongoing campaign to clear encroachments and ensure compliance with urban regulations.
"These structures were also identified as a major cause of waterlogging during monsoons," the BMC had said.
It had said that the demolition was conducted under the instructions of Municipal Commissioner and Administrator Bhushan Gagrani, and under the guidance of Additional Municipal Commissioner (City) Dr. Ashwini Joshi.
The operation was led by Deputy Commissioner (Zone 2) Prashant Sapkale and Assistant Municipal Commissioner of G (South) Ward, Swapnaja Kshirsagar, the official statement had earlier said.
It had said that a team of 35 workers, along with the necessary machinery and equipment, carried out the demolition. Security and law-and-order arrangements were provided by Worli Police Station.
The BMC has made it clear that action against illegal structures and encroachments will continue across the city in a systematic and sustained manner, the officials said.
(with PTI inputs)
