The probe ordered by the Eknath Shinde government into the Bhendi Bazaar cluster redevelopment by Saifee Burhani Upliftment Trust (SBUT) has brought locals and civic officials face-to-face, with the residents demanding an explanation for the “anomalies” and “irregularities” in the project. They have now taken to social media and begun visiting the local ward office, seeking the exact reasons for the BMC’s stop-work notice for the project.

Concerned about the delay in the completion of their new homes, nearly 200 residents and tenants sent a letter to the C-ward office on Tuesday, criticising and questioning the civic body’s decision to stall the work. They said the stop-work notice provides no explanation on what the problems are and instead largely discusses the government probe directives.