Despite stop-work notice, three sites in posh neighbourhood flout norms and continue with construction; ward officer writes to MHADA
Kuber Villa, a project in Juhu that was issued stop-work notice on March 3. Pic/Anurag Ahire
Key Highlights
- Developers in Juhu have refused to heed stop-work notices issued by the BMC
- A survey was carried out in Juhu based on residents’ complaints
- Three under-development projects in the area had been issued stop-work notices
An investigation by mid-day, based on information received by a whistleblower, has revealed that developers in Juhu have refused to heed stop-work notices issued by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation. A letter from K West ward to MHADA authorities dated February 29 provided by the whistleblower revealed that after a survey was carried out in Juhu based on residents’ complaints, three under-development projects in the area had been issued stop-work notices while eight had been issued show-cause notices for violating BMC-issued pollution guidelines.