The controversy over the construction of a cycling track at Powai lake continues to rage, with nature lovers opposing it, claiming it will have a negative impact on the biodiversity of the lake and crocodile habitat. They claim the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation’s (BMC) own Development Control Regulations (DCR) don’t allow any construction whatsoever in a 100 metres zone of the periphery of Powai lake. For weeks environment and nature lovers have been opposing the plan of construction of a cycle track along the periphery of Powai Lake. A cyclists’ group also protested saying it will harm the flora and fauna of the lake.

Green activist Zoru Bhathena said “The BMC’s own Development Control Rules prohibit any construction around Powai Lake. It also lists what can and what cannot be done around such natural areas. Should the BMC not follow its own rules? Rules that have been put into place to protect environmentally sensitive areas like Powai lake?”