A notice dated November 30 stated that to mark the 66th Mahaparinirvan Divas, many Ambedkar followers will flock to Chaityabhoomi and thus December 6 has been declared 'dry day'.
Locals say they lodged hundreds of complaints with the Collector regarding the illegal reclamation and encroachment since 1997 but nothing has been done about them
Mumbai: Concern raised over illegal hutments in sea at Cuffe Parade
A video depicting the same was also shared with the authorities concerned to draw their attention
Residents of Cuffe Parade have raised an alarm against the rampant construction of illegal hutments inside the sea starting from the Macchimar Nagar area in Cuffe Parade up to Badhwar Park. A video depicting the same was also shared with the authorities concerned to draw their attention on the illegal activities that have amplified significantly during the lockdown period.
Aditi Jain, president of Cuffe Parade Residents Association, said, We have failed to get any relief from government authorities despite complaining several times. Constructions are rampant and the government officials are turning a blind eye to these illegal activities. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has built a bridge for the storm water drain which is serving as a gateway for these illegal occupants to carry out this construction