Shiv Sena had opposed the reported plan to shift it. In another announcement, Chavan said that Annabhau Sathe Open Theatre will be converted into a closed theatre, and Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai had already sanctioned money for the project.

On the issue of creation of a separate police force for the MCGM, he admitted that there was not much progress. The issue of who will foot the salary bill was not yet resolved despite the necessary amendment to Maharashtra Regional Town Planning Act.