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The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has identified serious lapses in how dangerous buildings and redevelopment cases are being handled across Mumbai and has warned of disciplinary action against responsible officials. Several ward offices were found not following standard procedures or updating records on the central monitoring system. Irregularities were also observed in redevelopment approvals under DCPR 2034, especially in tenant verification and documentation. The action follows a recent case in Prabhadevi and aims to improve accountability, ensure compliance, and prevent revenue losses.
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has raised concerns over gaps in the handling of dangerous or C-1 category buildings across the city and has directed ward-level officials to strictly follow established procedures. The civic body has warned that failure to comply with guidelines will lead to disciplinary as well as legal action against those responsible. Advertisement
A circular issued in the past week pointed out that several ward offices were not adhering to the standard operating procedures laid down under earlier administrative orders and court-backed directions. These procedures were introduced following observations by the Bombay High Court to ensure timely identification, evacuation, and action on unsafe structures, particularly in high-risk areas.
The administration also noted that actions taken against such buildings, including notices, evacuations, and demolitions, were not being consistently recorded on the encroachment eradication monitoring and management system. This digital platform was developed to maintain transparency and track enforcement activity, but incomplete entries and missing records have raised accountability concerns within departments.
The issue came to attention after procedural lapses were identified in a case involving a dilapidated structure in Prabhadevi. In that instance, the prescribed process was not followed properly, prompting the civic body to reiterate guidelines and tighten monitoring across all wards.
Apart from unsafe buildings, the corporation has also flagged irregularities in redevelopment cases governed by the Development Control and Promotion Regulations (DCPR) 2034, particularly under provisions dealing with old and tenant-occupied structures. These rules define how tenant eligibility is assessed and how permissible built-up areas are calculated during redevelopment.
Officials noted that in several cases, earlier guidelines issued for verification of occupied areas, documentation, and certification were not being followed properly by officers, developers, and architects. It was stated that redevelopment proposals were being processed without adequate scrutiny, which could lead to discrepancies and financial implications for the civic body.
The circular made it clear that all steps from issuing notices to taking final action must be properly documented and updated on the system. Responsibility will be fixed not only on civic officials but also on consultants and developers involved in such cases where violations are found.
Mumbai has consistently faced challenges related to ageing and unsafe buildings, especially ahead of the monsoon season when the risk of structural failures increases. Over the years, the civic body has introduced stricter classification systems, evacuation protocols, and digital tracking tools to reduce risks and improve response time, but the latest findings indicate gaps in implementation at the ground level.
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