Despite months of protests by citizens of Bandra (West), there has been no change in the filthy condition of the open space between Rangsharda Auditorium and IES Educational Institution.

Angry residents had been protesting outside the office of MHADA (Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority) after the huge open space started being used as a dumping ground. Residents said MHADA has not taken any steps to clear the ground, locally knows as MHADA Ground, which constantly sees illegal dumping of debris, garbage and encroachment.