Ask locals along Juhu Versova Link Road as authorities fail to take any action despite being informed for almost a month
Illegal shanties that have come up near mangroves in Kapaswadi
If the locals living near Juhu Versova Link Road are to be believed, then the authorities are turning a blind eye to the illegal encroachment coming up in Versova. A local from the area posted pictures of hutments coming up in the area a few metres away from the green cover.
On October 11, Rishi Doshi, a resident Kapaswadi, tweeted about the illegal shanties coming up near the mangrove patch and the forested area along with the pictures. Doshi also tagged Aaditya Thackeray, BMC, Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray and MLA Ameet Satam to ensure the issue was highlighted and action taken.
ADVERTISEMENT
The same day, Satam replied to Doshi’s tweet assuring that he would inform the authorities concerned about the illegal constructions. However, on November 1, Doshi again tweeted stating that more shanties had come up in the area.
There is a lot of green cover and a mangroves patch behind Kapaswadi along the Juhu Versova Link Road and time and again the local residents have raised the issue of the hutments coming up freely there.
On June 27, mid-day had also reported on how a Mumbai-based green activist had alleged that taking advantage of the lockdown illegal shanties had cropped up near Juhu Versova Link Road adjoining the beach ahead of Rajiv Gandhi institute in Andheri West and how it posed a threat to the mangrove cover.
Environmentalist Stalin D had also written a letter to Mangroves Cell, Suburban District Collector, State Environment Department and the Mumbai Police Commissioner highlighting the issue.
Oct 11
Day Doshi informed about the shanties the first time
Nov 1
Day Doshi informed about the shanties again
Keep scrolling to read more news
Catch up on all the latest Mumbai news, crime news, current affairs, and a complete guide from food to things to do and events across Mumbai. Also download the new mid-day Android and iOS apps to get latest updates.
Mid-Day is now on Telegram. Click here to join our channel (@middayinfomedialtd) and stay updated with the latest news
Subscribe today by clicking the link and stay updated with the latest news!" Click here!
