It appears that the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has chosen money over matter while demolishing dilapidated buildings in the city. While none of the 95 municipal buildings that were issued C1 category notice -- urgent need for demolition -- were brought down by officials of the P-North ward office, civic officials demolished 17 such private buildings in Malad in the last 20 days. In addition, certificates were issued to the occupants of the demolished buildings so that they have a residential proof that can be used for allotting the building space for redevelopment.

Brought down to the ground: Rashmi building, one of the 17 dilapidated buildings in Malad, being demolished