Hanging Gardens at Malabar Hill just might be saved. An expert committee submitted a report stating there was no need for the demolition of the century-old reservoir, which lies under the garden. Meanwhile, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation administration is expected to make a final decision in the next 15 days.

In the interim report, an expert committee ruled out the need for the demolition of Malabar Hill Reservoir, said Mangal Prabhat Lodha, Guardian Minister of Mumbai Suburban district. The final decision will be taken on the reconstruction of the reservoir in the next 15 days after the final report is submitted by the committee, he said while addressing a press conference at the BMC headquarters on Tuesday.