Mumbai: Even as residents complain about a redevelopment project on Gulmohar Cross Road No 12 in Juhu not adhering to pollution control norms, they also point out another project on the road that has failed to comply with air pollution mitigation norms of the BMC. This has caused trouble for residents. They alleged that the sites have not been properly covered and work continues late into the night in one of the projects. The BMC failed to act against the developers despite several complaints.
According to actor Tejaswini Kolhapure, a resident of Gulmohar 12th Road, the Mhada Building Permission Cell wrote to the project proponents on Oct 14, and instructed them to take necessary precautions. They were asked to submit a self-certification complying with the circular regarding measures to control environmental pollution due to building construction activities. Mhada also warned that action would be initiated against them if they failed to adhere to the measures mentioned in the circular.
Subsequently, Kolhapure also complained to senior BMC officials, stating that the ongoing redevelopment activities on Gulmohar Road in Juhu led to significant air and noise pollution in the vicinity. “Despite multiple complaints and a previous meeting with BMC officers that resulted in minor adjustments, there has been no follow-up or sustained action on the matter. Norms are being blatantly disregarded at the redevelopment project on Gulmohar Cross Road No 12 in Juhu Scheme, posing a threat to public health,” stated Kolhapure in her complaint.
“Earlier, when we complained, the BMC Ward Office had said the project is with Mhada. But, despite complaints, no follow-up action took place. The construction site does not adhere to guidelines issued by BMC, there is no proper barricading of the site, heaps of mud are thrown on the road, and work is carried out till as late as 10pm. No courtesy is shown to residents,” Kolhapure added. Earlier this year, the Gulmohar Area Societies Welfare Group expressed concern about the air pollution activities caused by redevelopment activities. BMC K-West ward officer Chakrapani Alle did not respond to phone calls seeking a comment from TOI.
Mumbai: Even as residents complain about a redevelopment project on Gulmohar Cross Road No 12 in Juhu not adhering to pollution control norms, they also point out another project on the road that has failed to comply with air pollution mitigation norms of the BMC. This has caused trouble for residents. They alleged that the sites have not been properly covered and work continues late into the night in one of the projects. The BMC failed to act against the developers despite several complaints.
According to actor Tejaswini Kolhapure, a resident of Gulmohar 12th Road, the Mhada Building Permission Cell wrote to the project proponents on Oct 14, and instructed them to take necessary precautions. They were asked to submit a self-certification complying with the circular regarding measures to control environmental pollution due to building construction activities. Mhada also warned that action would be initiated against them if they failed to adhere to the measures mentioned in the circular.
Subsequently, Kolhapure also complained to senior BMC officials, stating that the ongoing redevelopment activities on Gulmohar Road in Juhu led to significant air and noise pollution in the vicinity. “Despite multiple complaints and a previous meeting with BMC officers that resulted in minor adjustments, there has been no follow-up or sustained action on the matter. Norms are being blatantly disregarded at the redevelopment project on Gulmohar Cross Road No 12 in Juhu Scheme, posing a threat to public health,” stated Kolhapure in her complaint.
“Earlier, when we complained, the BMC Ward Office had said the project is with Mhada. But, despite complaints, no follow-up action took place. The construction site does not adhere to guidelines issued by BMC, there is no proper barricading of the site, heaps of mud are thrown on the road, and work is carried out till as late as 10pm. No courtesy is shown to residents,” Kolhapure added. Earlier this year, the Gulmohar Area Societies Welfare Group expressed concern about the air pollution activities caused by redevelopment activities. BMC K-West ward officer Chakrapani Alle did not respond to phone calls seeking a comment from TOI.
