The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), on Thursday, carried out a demolition drive in opposition to 5 unlawful movie studios in Madh, Erangal, and Bhati areas within the Western suburbs of Mumbai. These studios fall within the Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) and the demolition could be accomplished inside two days, in accordance with an announcement by the civic physique.
The demolition drive was initiated after the National Green Tribunal vacated its keep and ordered motion in opposition to the studios as per ANI. Of the 11 movie studios working illegally within the space, 4 have been dismantled by their house owners after getting the discover, two studios obtained required permissions, and 5 studios had secured keep orders. A staff of 10 engineers and 40 civic staff carried out the demolitions with the assistance of JCB machines, two dumpers, two gasoline cutters, and different tools amid police presence, reported ANI.
#WATCH | BMC motion in opposition to “illegally built” movie studios in Madh space of ​​Mumbai following courtroom orders pic.twitter.com/Orn1k7W1j4
— ANI (@ANI) April 7, 2023
However, the demolition drive additionally focused a film studio constructed by former minister and Congress chief Aslam Shaikh within the Madh space of Mumbai. BJP chief Kirit Somaiya alleged that Shaikh had constructed the studio illegally on 1000’s of sq. meters of house on the idea of false permissions and faux paperwork. Somaiya additionally claimed that BMC Commissioner Iqbal Chahal knew concerning the unlawful rip-off however didn’t take any motion.
#WATCH |BMC Commissioner Iqbal Chahal knew of this unlawful rip-off however did not take motion.We approached courtroom which questioned BMC on how unlawful constructions have been allowed.Requested CM&Dy CM to order probe into this:Kirit Somaiya,BJP on “illegally built” movie studios in Madh,Mumbai pic.twitter.com/QJRMbg81a2
— ANI (@ANI) April 7, 2023
While speaking to ANI, Somiaya alleged, “Permission was given to shoot here by installing a temporary shed for the film set, which was later converted into a bungalow and studio made of cement and concrete.”
He additional mentioned, “BMC Commissioner Iqbal Chahal knew of this illegal scam but didn`t take action. We approached the court which questioned BMC on how illegal constructions were allowed. Requested CM and Dy CM to order a probe into this.”Â
