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Earlier this week, Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) carried out a demolition drive in Airoli after repeated notices to the concerned parties went ignored. Under the directives of Municipal Commissioner Dr. Kailas Shinde, and with guidance from Additional Commissioner Dr. Rahul Gethe and Deputy Commissioner for Encroachment Shri Bhagwat Doiphode, the encroachment department took partial demolition action against an unauthorised construction at Sector-3, Airoli. The structure belonged to Anil Popat Patil and had been constructed without obtaining NMMC permissions. The operation was executed as per Section 54 of the Maharashtra Regional and Town Planning Act, 1966.
The encroachment department of the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) recently undertook a demolition drive in Airoli following consistent non-compliance with issued notices. Despite prior intimation, the concerned party failed to respond, prompting the civic body to initiate action under the directives of Commissioner Dr. Kailas Shinde. The operation was carried out under the supervision of Additional Commissioner (2) Dr. Rahul Gethe and Deputy Commissioner (Encroachment) Shri Bhagwat Doiphode. Advertisement
The demolition targeted an unauthorised construction located at F-216, Sector 3, Airoli, reportedly owned by Shri Anil Popat Patil. The structure had been erected without any prior approval from NMMC. Consequently, the department had earlier served a notice under Section 54 of the Maharashtra Regional and Town Planning Act, 1966, urging the owner to dismantle the structure voluntarily.
However, the owner failed to comply, which led the civic body to partially demolish the structure earlier this week as part of a broader anti-encroachment campaign.
The on-ground operation was supported by Assistant Commissioner and Divisional Officer Shri Sunil Kathole, Junior Engineer Shri Sandeep Mhatre, along with officers and staff from the G Division of Airoli and the encroachment police squad. The demolition involved the use of one gas cutter, two hammers, and a team of eight labourers.
Officials indicated that such enforcement actions will continue with increased intensity to curb illegal constructions within NMMC's jurisdiction.
This action serves as a reminder to property owners to ensure legal compliance before undertaking any construction activity. With the administration signalling stricter crackdowns ahead, more demolition drives can be expected in areas with rampant illegal construction, especially under the purview of the Maharashtra Regional and Town Planning Act.
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