Archive · 18 Jul 2026
Mumbai Mayor Supports Deputy Mayor's Bungalow Demand
In Mumbai, the Mayor, Ritu Tawde, supports the Deputy Mayor, Sanjay Ghadi's, request for an official bungalow.
The Deputy Mayor said he needs it because he has a long commute and needs to attend meetings on time.
The Mayor agreed, saying the Deputy Mayor's job is important and should have a place to stay.
However, city officials said no because the law does not give the Deputy Mayor the same rights as the Mayor.
The Mayor gets a house, but the Deputy Mayor only gets a car and an office.
The Mayor wants to give a empty house to the Deputy Mayor, but the officials say they can't because the law does not allow it.
Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde supports Deputy Mayor Sanjay Ghadi's demand for an official civic bungalow.
Ghadi cited his long commute from Dahisar and the need to attend official meetings on time.
Tawde argued that the Deputy Mayor's office is as important as the Mayor's and should be provided with an official residence.
BMC officials stated that the Deputy Mayor's post does not enjoy the same statutory status as the Mayor's office and thus is not entitled to an official residence.
The Mayor is entitled to an official residence, security cover, and other facilities, while the Deputy Mayor is provided with an official vehicle, chamber, office space, and supporting staff.
- Who
- Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde and Deputy Mayor Sanjay Ghadi
- What
- Demand for an official civic bungalow for the Deputy Mayor
- When
- July 17, 2026
- Where
- Mumbai, India
- Why
- Deputy Mayor Sanjay Ghadi cited long commute and need to attend official meetings on time; Mayor Tawde supported the demand citing the importance of the Deputy Mayor's role.
Mayor's Position
BMC Officials' Position
Allocation of Bungalow
Mayor's Position
Mayor Ritu Tawde supports allotting a vacant civic bungalow to Deputy Mayor Sanjay Ghadi, citing the importance of the Deputy Mayor's role and the availability of vacant bungalows.
BMC Officials' Position
BMC officials argue that the Deputy Mayor's post does not have the same statutory status as the Mayor's office and thus is not entitled to an official residence.
Legal Provisions
Mayor's Position
Mayor Tawde believes the Deputy Mayor should be provided with an official residence due to the responsibilities of the office.
BMC Officials' Position
Officials state that the Mayor's recommendation to allot a bungalow to the Deputy Mayor cannot be accepted under the existing provisions of the Mumbai Municipal Corporation Act.
- Mayor
- Ritu Tawde
- Deputy Mayor
- Sanjay Ghadi
- Location of Bungalow
- Veermata Jijabai Bhosale Udyan premises in Byculla
- Department
- Hydraulic Engineer's Department
- Municipal Commissioner
- Ashwini Bhide
- Legal Status
- Deputy Mayor's post does not enjoy the same statutory status as the Mayor's office
- Facilities for Deputy Mayor
- Official vehicle, chamber, office space, and supporting staff
- Facilities for Mayor
- Official residence, security cover, and other facilities