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Shinde calls for probe into BMC projects over 15 yrs
“Such an audit will damage Thackeray’s image in a perception war ahead of the BMC elections. It may also shake the confidence of former corporators and local leaders of the faction,” said a leader from the Shinde camp
Updated on Jun 01, 2023 12:40 AM IST
Yogesh Naik/Saurabha Kulshreshtha
Underground parking lot to come up at Hutatma Chowk
The site for the proposed automated mechanised parking lot is an existing on-street parking spot. It is located towards the southern side of Flora Fountain near the Bombay high court. The site has a 12-metre access road on the western side and 7-metre access road on the eastern side
Updated on May 30, 2023 01:15 AM IST
Linah Baliga
Builder forges documents to sell flats meant for PAPs, booked
The complainant, Bhupesh Rane, an assistant engineer of K ward, stated in his complaint that the construction firm sold seven one-room flats – which were meant for PAPs – in a project named, The Kollage, in Gundavali, Andheri East, for making a profit. The complaint added that earlier the builder had handed the said flats over to the BMC in exchange for some extra floor space index (FSI).
Updated on May 26, 2023 12:40 AM IST
Payal Gwalani
Problems persist; BMC Twitter ineffectual
The Mumbai North Central District Forum has accused the BMC of failing to address citizens' complaints through its social media channels, despite doubling its budget for the service. The BMC awarded a social media contract to Concept Communication in November 2019 for nearly INR20m ($263,000) to provide a 17-strong team of social media experts. However, the MNCDF alleges the team is ineffective, and that previously active Twitter officers are now ignoring complaints. Several citizens' groups have called for the BMC to introduce a complaint number and time frame for redressal.
Updated on May 26, 2023 12:39 AM IST
BMC to install 2 additional pumps at flood-prone Milan subway
To utilise the buffer 15% capacity of the tank at the Milan subway, two additional pumps 3,000 cubic meters capacity and a 900mm diameter water pipeline will also be installed with the pumps. BMC officials also said an additional pump will be arranged to transfer the water back from holding tanks to the nullahs during the low tide
Updated on May 25, 2023 12:53 AM IST
