Very few efforts may have been made by the state to get early clearance for its bill on establishing a housing regulatory authority to check illegal constructions even though this may be the only panacea for the rampant problem. The Mumbra building collapse has compelled the state government to crack down on illegal buildings.

To prevent incidents such as the April 4 collapse of a building at Shil Phata near Mumbra in Thane, the only solution would be to have a housing regulator in place