This Article is From Jan 01, 2018

Post Kamala Mills Fire, Crackdown On Illegal Structures Continues In Mumbai

On the directions of Brihanmumbai Municipal Commissioner Ajoy Mehta, illegal alterations and constructions were being razed in the Todi Mill and Raghuvanshi Mills areas since this morning, a senior civic official said.

Post Kamala Mills Fire, Crackdown On Illegal Structures Continues In Mumbai

In the last three days, several structures were razed in the Kamala Mills compound area

Mumbai: The Mumbai civic body continued its crackdown on illegal constructions at hotels, restaurants and commercial establishments for the fourth day today, after the Kamala Mills fire which claimed 14 lives on December 29.

On the directions of Brihanmumbai Municipal Commissioner Ajoy Mehta, illegal alterations and constructions were being razed in the Todi Mill and Raghuvanshi Mills areas since this morning, a senior civic official said.

In the last three days, several structures were razed in the Kamala Mills compound area, where the fire incident occurred last week, he said, adding that demolition drives would be conducted regularly to keep a check on unauthorized constructions.

The BMC demolished illegal constructions and alterations at over 355 establishments in the city till yesterday.

Civic officials inspected 615 establishments and initiated action against 355 hotels, restaurants and pubs for the illegalities till yesterday, the BMC said.

Besides, 426 LPG cylinders were seized from various eateries for violation of norms related to their use and storage or construction of kitchens among other reasons, a release from the BMC yesterday said.
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