Archive · 15 Aug 2025
Bombay HC Considers Building Repair Plea Amid Demolition Concerns
A building in Mumbai, called Vikas Building, is very old and falling apart.
The people who live and work there, including a famous restaurant called Jimmy Boy, want to fix it up.
The city's government, BMC, thinks the building is too dangerous and wants to tear it down.
The people in the building went to court, asking to repair the building instead.
The court is asking the BMC to explain why they want to demolish it.
A report says the building can be fixed.
The court will listen to both sides before making a decision, to decide whether it will be repaired or demolished.
Bombay High Court seeks BMC's response regarding repair of the 'dilapidated' Vikas Building.
Occupants of the building, home to the 'Jimmy Boy' eatery, want to repair the structure instead of demolishing it.
BMC had previously sought immediate vacation of the building, citing its dangerous condition.
A private consultant's report suggests the building is repairable despite its 'dilapidated' classification.
The court will consider the BMC's response before the next hearing on August 20.
- Who
- Bombay High Court, the BMC, and occupants of the Vikas Building.
- What
- The Bombay High Court is considering whether the Vikas Building should be repaired or demolished.
- When
- The court order was issued on August 13, with the next hearing on August 20.
- Where
- Bombay High Court, Mumbai, regarding a building in the Fort area.
- Why
- The court is determining the fate of a dilapidated building housing a heritage eatery.
Occupants
BMC
Building Condition
Occupants
Building can be repaired.
BMC
Building is dangerous and must be demolished.
- Building Name
- Vikas Building
- Location
- South Mumbai, Fort area
- Building Age
- 129 years
- Key Occupant
- Jimmy Boy restaurant
- Previous Court Order
- Dismissed occupants' plea for vacation
- Consultant's Report
- Building is repairable