In a statement released on Wednesday, the civic body emphasised that all buildings over 30 years old are required to undergo a structural audit. These audits must be carried out by civil or structural engineers registered with the NMMC to ensure public safety and prevent potential hazards
The occupants have been advised to vacate such premises immediately, the release said. Representational pic
The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) has identified 527 buildings within its jurisdiction as "dangerous" following a recent structural survey conducted for the year 2024–25.
In a statement released on Wednesday, the civic body emphasised that all buildings over 30 years old are required to undergo a structural audit, reported news agency PTI.
These audits must be carried out by civil or structural engineers registered with the NMMC to ensure public safety and prevent potential hazards.
"A survey of dangerous buildings under the municipal limits for the year 2024-25 has identified 527 buildings as dangerous", under provisions of the Maharashtra Municipal Corporation Act, the audit stated, according to PTI.
The occupants have been advised to vacate such premises immediately, the release said.
The civic body has appealed to the residents, owners and institutions to get the structural audits of such buildings conducted and submit the report to the respective assistant civic commissioner or the assistant director of urban planning by September 30.
The age of the building is to be determined from the date of initial occupancy, either full or partial.
Following the structural audit, a certificate confirming that all necessary repairs recommended by the engineer have been completed and that the structure is safe must be submitted to the corporation, the release stated, reported PTI.
A fine of Rs 25,000 or the full annual property tax, whichever is higher, may be levied on those who fail to carry out the structural inspection, it said.
MHADA to pay monthly rent of Rs 20,000 to residents of 96 dilapidated buildings in Mumbai
The Mumbai Building Repairs and Reconstruction Board, a unit of Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA), has declared 96 buildings as the most dangerous during its pre-monsoon survey for the year. MHADA Chief Executive Officer and Vice-President Sanjeev Jaiswal announced that tenants and residents of such buildings, who independently arrange for alternate accommodation, shall be provided a monthly rent of Rs 20,000 by the board.
Further, Jaiswal has instructed the board to issue a public advertisement for leasing 400 transit tenements, each measuring between 180 and 250 square feet, through external agencies for three years. These units will be provided on a rental basis to accommodate the affected tenants and residents of the 96 most dangerous buildings.
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