A 50-year-old family home on Manipada Road, Kalina, faces demolition as the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) pushes ahead with its road widening 
and stormwater drain project—raising concerns over the civic body’s lack of planning. Despite knowing the house stood in the middle of the proposed expansion, the BMC only issued a notice to the Fernandes family at the end of February after the construction had already started, seeking proof of ownership to determine eligibility for rehabilitation. Civic activist Anil Galgali slammed the delay, stating, “If the BMC knew this structure was in the way, why didn’t they start the process earlier? Poor planning like this always causes unnecessary delays and distress.”

Officials stated that once eligibility is determined, the owner will be offered either monetary compensation or an alternative accommodation.