Archive · 18 Nov 2025
Evicted Sassoon Dock Fish Traders Clash with MbPA Over Godown Cleaning
Fish traders who were evicted from Sassoon Dock made a scene when Mumbai Port Authority (MbPA) sent workers to clean their old godowns.
Traders said the workers entered illegally and even brought minors.
MbPA said they own the property and needed to clean it.
Both sides are arguing, and the police are looking into it.
The eviction happened because of a long fight over rent.
Fish traders evicted from Sassoon Dock create ruckus over MbPA's cleaning of godowns
Traders allege illegal entry of laborers, including minors, and file police complaint
MbPA refutes claims, says cleaning was necessary and they will cooperate with police inquiry
Eviction stems from long-standing rent dispute between fish traders and MbPA
MbPA plans to reallocate evicted godown through tenders within six months
- Who
- Fish traders, Mumbai Port Authority (MbPA)
- What
- Clashed over MbPA's cleaning of evicted godowns
- When
- Monday, November 16
- Where
- Sassoon Dock, Mumbai
- Why
- Dispute over rent and eviction
Fish Traders' Association
Mumbai Port Authority (MbPA)
Entry into Godown
Fish Traders' Association
Illegal entry by MbPA laborers, including minors
Mumbai Port Authority (MbPA)
No illegal entry, MbPA owns the property
- Evicted Godown
- Godown No. 1773, around 2720 sq mt premises
- Unpaid Rent Amount
- 120 crores
- Ready-Reckoner Rate
- Rs 55 per sq ft
- Eviction Reason
- Long-standing rent dispute and Supreme Court order
- Police Station
- Colaba police station