The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Tuesday, June 23, intensified its anti-encroachment campaign by demolishing 17 unauthorised structures in Mumbai's suburban Andheri area.
The action targeted several commercial establishments in Versova, Aaram Nagar, and JP Nagar, including restaurants, roadside eateries, furniture stores, and other businesses. According to civic officials, these establishments had illegally extended their premises onto public footpaths using makeshift structures and scaffolding, obstructing pedestrian movement.
As part of the operation, authorities removed the encroachments and restored the footpaths for public use. Officials also confiscated unauthorized items found at the sites, including Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) cylinders, induction cookers, and other potentially hazardous materials.
Additionally, illegal sewage connections of 8 food-selling establishments have been disconnected. This includes popular establishments such as Arabab, Barista, Sorai Chai, Hakim Salon, Persian Darbar, Inc N Bretto Menu, Darjeeling Leo's Momo, and China Subarb.
🔹अंधेरी (पश्चिम) येथील आराम नगर, जे. पी. मार्ग, वेसावे (वर्सोवा) परिसरात अनिवार्य खुल्या जागेचा सेवा क्षेत्र म्हणून वापर करून त्यावर अनधिकृत आच्छादन उभारणाऱ्या तसेच पदपथांत अडथळा निर्माण करणाऱ्या १७ आस्थापनांवर निष्कासनाची कारवाई करण्यात आली.
— माझी Mumbai, आपली BMC (@mybmc) June 23, 2026
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The civic body stated that notices had been issued to the occupants a day before the demolition drive, giving them an opportunity to vacate the encroached spaces voluntarily.
The latest action follows a similar operation carried out on June 20 in Oshiwara, where 10 unauthorized structures were demolished. The drive came amid growing concerns over illegal constructions in the area and increased pressure from local representatives to address encroachments.
In recent months, the BMC has stepped up enforcement against illegal hawkers and unauthorized structures across several parts of Mumbai, including Andheri, Mulund, and Ghatkopar. The campaign gained momentum after Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde called for the removal of encroachments from footpaths to improve public accessibility and urban management.
The corporation has also adopted a broader strategy to tackle violations affecting public infrastructure. Earlier this week, officials disconnected illegal sewage connections linked to several commercial establishments during a separate enforcement action.
The ongoing crackdown aligns with the BMC's larger urban development goals, including its "Pedestrian First" initiative, which focuses on improving footpaths and creating safer, more accessible public spaces. Through these measures, the civic body aims to enhance pedestrian mobility, reduce unauthorized occupation of public land, and improve the overall quality of urban infrastructure in Mumbai.
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