Special OT for world's heaviest person built without BMC's approval

The special facility for Eman is being constructed at the Saifee HospitalThe Saifee Hospital has completed 80 per cent of the work in constructing a separate facility for the bariatric surgery of Egyptrsquos Eman Ahmed Abdulati touted as the worldrsquos heaviest woman without getting the BMCrsquos approval The Charni Roadbased hospital sought approval from the civic body a fortnight ago but has not received any response yetIman Ahmad AbdulatiAlso readWorlds heaviest persons Mumbai visit for surgery in doubtAs per BMC rules all hospitals need to take written permission if they wish to make any changes in their buildings The hospital sought approval from BMCrsquos Building Proposal Department almost fifteen days ago to make alterations for Eman The file has also been sent to the BMC commissioner on a priority and humanitarian grounds A fortnight ago the hospital began work on the special ward and has completed 80 per cent of itProud moment for usldquoAs it will be a proud moment for us we have sent the file to the office of commissioner on priority But so far my department that is responsible for issuing the letter to the hospital hasnrsquot received the letter It hasnrsquot been approved officiallyrdquo said RS Potdar deputy chief engineer Building Proposal Department BMCThe hospital is spending lakhs for the construction of a 3000 sq ft temporary facility in its premises The structure is designed to accommodate Eman as she needs special infrastructure due to her weight The space will have a dedicated operation theatre and an Intensive Care UnitldquoThey have approached us for the approval of a temporary facility for a period of six months After that they have to demolish it or they can extend it further for another one and a half month But the letter of approval will come soon from the commissionerrsquos officerdquo said Potdar When asked what would happen if a hospital does construction or alterations without taking permission from BMC he replied ldquoWe have to demolish the already constructed structurerdquoAlso readWorlds heaviest person Iman Ahmad Abdulati is coming to Mumbai for emergency operationNo official announcementmidday was the first to report on December 7 about Emanrsquos plans to come to Mumbai for surgery under the supervision of Dr Muffazal Lakdawala chairman of the Institute of Minimal Invasive Surgical Sciences and Research Centre at Saifee Hospital The doctor helped her to pass the hurdle of procuring medical visa after he tweeted about it to the External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj However so far there hasnrsquot been any official announcement on she will reach India for the surgery midday tried to contact Dr Vernon Desa medical director of the hospital but he refused to comment citing that he was busy in a meetingmidday also reported on December 14 how Egyptian doctors were miffed after they learnt how Ahmed had sought Lakdawalarsquos help for surgeryAfter top air ambulance services expressed helplessness at being unable to ferry her to India Egyptian surgeons sprung into action launching a pride campaign Egyptians_are_capable