This city continues to be gobbled up by illegal constructions and encroachment. Recently, this paper ran a report about ace choreographer Shiamak Davar facing the BMC’s ire over his dance studio. Davar was issued a notice last month, stating that he needs to demolish certain unauthorised partitions and cabins. And he’s not the only one.

Davar’s case has been highlighted given that he is a famous name and face, but several galas under this almost 100-year-old bridge have been sent notices with reference to illegal alterations and additions carried out by them. While Mumbaikars have a tendency to blame the civic authorities for every problem — at times, this is justified — it is time we look at the mirror and see the finger pointing squarely back at us.