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Coastal nod for redevelopment of sanitation staff quarters in Fort

According to the BMC’s proposal, the redeveloped ground-plus-nine storey will encompass a construction area of 2,571.13 square metres (sqm), including floor space index (FSI) area of 1,867.50 sqm and non-FSI component of 703.63 sqm
Published on May 25, 2026 03:22 am IST

SRK plans to renovate his residence ‘Mannat’. Why does he need MCZMA clearance?

Shah Rukh Khan’s Mannat, which was Villa Vienna back when he bought it, is Palladian Neo- Classical style bungalow.
Published on Feb 28, 2025 01:27 pm IST

MCZMA defers BMC plan for hoardings on coastal road

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Updated on Aug 16, 2024 05:38 am IST

Procedural lapses, but no misconduct, says BMC report on film studios

Mumbai, India - August 26, 2022: Maharashtra BJP leader Kirit Somaiya, MLA Atul Bhatkalkar, MP Gopal Shetty and MLA Yogesh Sagar visit film studio of Balaji Tirupati Cinemas in connection to its construction in the Madh-Marve area allegedly by violating Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) norms, at Malad, in Mumbai, India, on Friday, August 26, 2022. (Photo by Vijay Bate/HT Photo) (HT PHOTO)
Updated on Apr 05, 2023 12:35 am IST

Maharashtra scraps jetty project to protect turtle nesting beach in Ratnagiri

The Guhagar beach is an Olive Ridley turtle breeding area.
Published on Dec 08, 2020 04:06 pm IST

Mumbai: CRZ nod to install rake screen at Worli pumping station

The MCZMA has deferred a proposal by the state’s harbour engineering division to beautify Dadar beach.
Updated on Nov 05, 2020 11:11 am IST

Mumbai: BMC fails to pay up 90% funds needed for marine biodiversity conservation

A Tunnel Boring Machine to drill the 3.4-km-long twin tunnels partially running under the sea, between Girgaum and Malabar Hill, as part of the 9.98-km-long Coastal Road.
Updated on Nov 04, 2020 10:56 am IST

A month after clearing it, Maharashtra seeks answers on seawall project

The Maharashtra Coastal Zone Management Authority issued a letter to JNPT’s chairman (port, planning and development) on Wednesday to provide a detailed report on points raised by complainants. (HT Photo)
Updated on Aug 20, 2020 11:13 am IST

Reduce CRZ for east coast, says MbPT

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Updated on Jan 23, 2020 07:06 am IST

First phase of Thane waterfront project to be ready in December

The petition was filed by activist Rohit Joshi along with NGO Vanashakti, claiming that the reclamation of land for Gaimukh chowpatty had led to flooding at Gaimukh during heavy rain.
Updated on Sept 15, 2019 04:17 am IST

1-crore Versova beach beautification plan rejected for 3rd time

The state’s coastal authority recently rejected a proposal to beautify Versova beach for the third time, citing concerns of environmental destruction.
Updated on Sept 08, 2019 12:55 am IST

Mumbai’s coastal road project jammed after court cancels environmental nod

The 9.98km stretch starts at Princess Street flyover on Marine Drive, passes through a tunnel beneath Malabar Hill and Napeansea Road. The tunnel opens at sea shore near Priyadarshani Park from where the Coastal Road goes on reclaimed land and meets the Worli end of the Bandra Worli Sea Link.
Updated on Jul 16, 2019 10:29 pm IST

MoEF cleared plan to cut 53,467 mangrove trees, Bombay high court told

On March 7, the MCZMA recommended the proposal to cut 53,467 trees to the Centre for a final approval.
Updated on Apr 09, 2019 08:14 am IST

Activists write to President, PM to save 53K mangrove trees in Maharashtra

On Monday, the Bombay HC wasl told about the Maharashtra coastal authority giving clearance to cut mangroves spread over 13.36 hectares (ha) area for the bullet train project.
Updated on Mar 22, 2019 01:01 pm IST

Over 50,000 mangroves trees to be cut for bullet train project, HC told

The Maharashtra coastal body has okayed the felling of over 50,000 mangrove trees for the bullet train project.
Updated on Mar 19, 2019 10:35 am IST

Activists to go NGT way to put Mumbai’s mangroves on the map

Under the CRZ norms, CRZ I includes ecologically sensitive areas such as mangroves, coral reefs and mudflats, where any kind of development is prohibited.
Updated on Oct 23, 2018 12:06 am IST