A salt pan land in Vasai is being used by a Virar-based man to conduct adventure sports activities allegedly without any government permissions. While the operator claims he has permission from the local police and district collector, the authorities concerned are not even aware of such activities being conducted, even though the police chowkie is just a few metres from the spot. However, activists are of the opinion that such joyrides could damage the ecosystem of the area and also it is illegal to use government land without paying for it. The commercial activity — paramotoring — takes place twice a day in the salt pan area but neither the local police nor the tehsildar has taken any step to curb it. The Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has categorically underlined that 'powered paragliding/paramotoring activities are controlled by the district administration and state government. The DGCA does not have any control over them. However, these activities are required to be coordinated with the nearest Air Traffic Control units belonging to the Airports Authority of India/Indian Air Force.

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