Connect with us
Wednesday,17-September-2025
Breaking News

Maharashtra

Mumbai: 30-Hour Water Cut Starts Today In Western Suburbs; Bandra, Kurla & Andheri Among Affected Areas; Details Inside

Published

on

Mumbai: BMC started a 30-hour water cut in several Mumbai wards on Wednesday morning. The water cut started at 11 a.m. to prepare to commission the new 2400 mm pipeline. Water cut is expected to affect major parts of Mumbai, such as the LBS Road area in Kurla, Bandra Terminus, International Airport Road and SEEPZ MIDC. Civic wards like S (Bhandup), L (Kurla), K East (Andheri East), H East (Bandra East), and G North (Sion, Matunga) will face water cut.

BMC has provided all the detailed lists and timings of the water cut and also specified the names of the areas that will face the water cut issue in Mumbai.

BMC mentioned the areas that will face the issue while the pipeline is preparing. The water supply in S ward-Bhandup will be cut off entirely in the designated block. Shrirampada, Khindipada, Tulshetpada, Milind Nagar, Shivaji Nagar, Maroda Hill, Gautam Nagar, Filter Pada, Mahatma Phule Nagar, Paspoli Village, Tanajiwadi Udanchan Kendra, Morarji Nagar, Sarvodaya Nagar, Gaodevi Tekdi, Tembhipada, Ramabai Nagar, Sai Hill Bhandup Reservoir, Tembhipada, Gaodevi Marg, Datta Mandir Marg, Sonapur Junction to Mangatram Petrol Pump, LBS Marg, Pratap Nagar Marg, Phule Nagar Hill and others.

L ward: Kurla’s water supply will also be totally cut off during the block time in L ward. The following areas are impacted: Kajupada, Kapadia Nagar, New MHADA Colony, Gafoor Khan Estate, Pipe Line Marg, LBS Marg (East and West), Kranti Nagar, Sambhaji Chowk, Ramdas Chowk, Anna Sagar Marg, 90 Feet Road, Kurla – Andheri Marg, Jarimari, Ghatkopar – Andheri Link Road, Saki Vihar Marg, Marwa Udyog Marg and others.

G North ward: During the block period, the water supply in G North ward will also be totally cut off. the included areas are Dharavi Main Marg, Ganesh Mandir Marg, Dilip Kadam Marg, Jasmine Mill Marg, Mahim Phatak, A. K. G. Nagar, Matunga Labour Camp, Sant Rohidas Marg, 60 Feet Marg, 90 Feet Marg, Sant Kakkaya Marg among others.

K East ward:  K East ward’s water supply will also be totally cut off. the included areas are Om Nagar, Kanti Nagar, Rajasthan Society, Sai Naga, Sahar Village, International Airport and SEEPZ- MIDC, Road No. 1 to 23, Maheshwari Nagar, Upadhyay Nagar, Thakur Chawl, Salve Nagar, Bhavani Nagar, Chakala, Prakash Wadi, Govind Wadi, Hanuman Nagar, Mota Nagar, Shivaji Nagar, Shaheed Bhagat Singh Colony, Charat Singh Colony, Mukund Hospital, Technical Department, Lelewadi, Indira Nagar, Airport Road Area, Marol Industrial Area, Ramakrishna Mandir Road, J. B. Nagar, P & T colony and others.

H East ward: During the block period, the water supply in H East ward will also be totally cut off. The affected areas include: Bandra Terminus, Kherwadi Service Road, Behram Pada, Khernagar, Nirmal Nagar and others. The BMC has requested citizens to note the timings of water cut and use water sparingly.

About 2400 mm pipeline

The hydraulic department has finished laying a new water pipeline with a diameter of 2400 mm between Powai Anchor Block and the Maroshi Water Tunnel (Tunnel Shaft). As a result, Tansa East and West’s two 1800 mm water pipelines will be partially cut off in order to commission the new water pipeline.

Crime

Mumbai Police Bust Fake Goregaon Call Centre Defrauding Foreigners; 13 Held

Published

on

The Mumbai Crime Branch Unit 12 has uncovered a major scam targeting foreign nationals, following a raid on an unauthorised call centre in Goregaon. The update was first shared by Mumbai Police on X, highlighting how unsuspecting victims were tricked into paying large sums of money under the pretext of antivirus software renewal.

Investigations revealed that the accused were sending fraudulent emails, posing as legitimate antivirus renewal alerts. Once the victims responded, they were coerced into purchasing gift cards ranging between $250 and $500. These cards were then redeemed and converted into cryptocurrency, making it nearly impossible for victims to track their losses.

The racket primarily preyed on foreign nationals unfamiliar with the setup. Officials said the scam was designed to create panic among users by suggesting that their computer security had expired, pressuring them into making quick payments.

During the raid, police seized 15 desktop computers, 10 laptops, and 20 mobile phones used to run the fraudulent operations. Documents and data recovered from the systems are now being examined to determine the scale of the fraud and to identify additional victims.

Thirteen individuals have been arrested in connection with the racket. This includes two owners who were running the operation, one manager overseeing daily activities, and ten tele-caller agents responsible for contacting and convincing the victims. Police said the arrests mark a significant step in cracking down on cybercrime networks exploiting international victims.

The Mumbai Police emphasised that this bust highlights the evolving nature of cybercrime and the need for continuous vigilance. Authorities added that further investigations are underway to uncover links with larger international fraud syndicates.

Continue Reading

Maharashtra

Protection of religious places in Bhiwandi road expansion project, MLA Raees Sheikh assures protection of religious places after meeting with Municipal Commissioner

Published

on

rais shaikh

Mumbai: Samajwadi Party leader and MLA Raees Sheikh has demanded protection of religious places like mosque, temple, gurudwara, and Samaj Mandir in the Bhiwandi road expansion project. He has also demanded rehabilitation and compensation for the victims of the Bhiwandi and Kalyan road expansion project. Raees Sheikh was being accused of supporting the DP plan to benefit the builder lobby, after which Raees Sheikh met the Municipal Commissioner Bhiwandi Nizampur today and made it clear that the road and DP plan and policy are not prepared by the MLA. He said that the road expansion and DP plan should be changed and the protection of religious places should be ensured, on which the Municipal Commissioner Bhiwandi Nizampur assured Raees Sheikh that the protection of religious places will be maintained. If it is an obstacle in the survey, then necessary changes should be made in the project along with ensuring their protection. He said that religious places of any nature will be protected.

Continue Reading

Maharashtra

Insights On Mumbai Redevelopment: How The New MahaRERA Consent Waiver Speeds Up Projects

Published

on

On September 9, 2025, the Bombay High Court issued a ruling that removes one of the biggest hurdles in Mumbai’s redevelopment landscape. The Court held that new developers do not need two-thirds consent from allottees of a terminated developer to register with the Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority (MahaRERA). This clarification could unlock thousands of stalled projects, paving the way for faster redevelopment across the city.

Redevelopment has long been central to addressing Mumbai’s housing crunch. The city faces a shortage of nearly 400,000–450,000 units, with over 19,000 cessed buildings and 25,000 dilapidated structures at risk. Mumbai also leads the country in stalled projects, with more than 2,000 delayed, often because of regulatory bottlenecks. By removing the consent requirement, the Court has created a clearer, quicker pathway for societies and developers to move forward.

The ruling arose from a petition by Tuvin Constructions LLP against MahaRERA’s insistence on consent from allottees of the terminated developer in the Vilas Vaibhav Co-operative Housing Society project.

The society’s original 2014 agreement with Aditya Developer was terminated in 2023 by arbitral award.

In October 2024, the society appointed Tuvin as the new developer.

When Tuvin sought MahaRERA registration in March 2025, consent under Section 15 of RERA was demanded.

The Court, led by Justices Riyaz Chagla and Farhan Dubash, held there was no privity of contract between the new developer and the old allottees, directing MahaRERA to process registration without delay.

The judges emphasized: once an erstwhile developer’s rights are terminated, old allottees cannot extend claims to the new developer.

Consent Not Needed: No two-thirds consent required from old allottees once a termination is legally valid.

Society-Led Decisions: Registration can proceed with the society’s new agreement.

Legal Consistency: Court reaffirmed that there is no contractual link between the new developer and prior purchasers.

Immediate Effect: Request for a stay was declined; registration to move forward promptly.

Redevelopment is already reshaping Mumbai: by May 2024, over 31,000 projects were approved, with 15–25% of registrations tied to redevelopment. Yet, MahaRERA has suspended 4,800 projects for non-compliance, while 7,500 cases remain pending. Many of these stem from consent disputes—the very issue addressed by this ruling.

For societies, the ruling brings:

Faster timelines: Restart projects in weeks instead of months.

Stronger bargaining power: Better terms on carpet area, amenities, and possession timelines.

Legal clarity: Provided the termination is sound (e.g., arbitral award), fresh registration no longer hinges on old allottee consent.

Important: This does not change the rule that 51% member approval is required at the initial redevelopment stage. The ruling applies only to post-termination registrations.

Claims by purchasers under the old developer remain with that developer.

The decision prevents viable projects from being trapped in consent disputes, increasing the supply of redeveloped housing stock.

Yes, where a previous developer’s rights are legally terminated and a new developer is appointed.

Societies must pass a resolution, sign a new development agreement, and file Form A for MahaRERA registration—no old allottee consents needed.

Yes. By removing one of the most contentious hurdles, the ruling should significantly cut timelines for many stalled projects.

Absolutely. Full disclosure, adherence to timelines, and regulatory transparency remain mandatory.

This verdict marks a turning point for Mumbai’s redevelopment journey. By streamlining the consent process, it ensures that societies, developers, and ultimately homebuyers benefit from faster, fairer redevelopment.

Continue Reading
Advertisement
Advertisement

Trending