8 hrs ago
MMRDA Declares Airport-Adjacent Religious Structure Illegal, Demolition Ordered
A religious structure was built near Mumbai’s airport.
Officials say it did not receive the required permissions.
The Maharashtra Metropolitan Region Development Authority ordered the airport operator to remove it.
Kirit Somaiya also asked police to file a criminal case against the people responsible.
Authorities are concerned that buildings near an airport can create security problems.
The area is close to important airport facilities and roads.
Airport officials and police are reviewing how to carry out the removal safely.
No date for the clearance operation was given.
MMRDA confirmed that a religious structure near Mumbai airport lacks statutory planning permissions.
The authority said no building approvals or official permissions were issued for the structure.
MMRDA directed Mumbai International Airport Limited to remove and demolish it immediately.
Former BJP MP Kirit Somaiya demanded criminal action against the trustees and others involved.
Authorities cited security risks near airport facilities, VIP corridors, and taxi parking areas.
- Who
- The Maharashtra Metropolitan Region Development Authority, Mumbai International Airport Limited, former BJP MP Kirit Somaiya, and local police are involved.
- What
- MMRDA declared an airport-adjacent religious structure unauthorised and ordered its removal and demolition.
- Where
- Near Terminal 2 of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai.
- When
- The articles do not provide a specific date; authorities are reviewing steps for a scheduled clearance drive.
- Why
- MMRDA said the structure had no statutory approvals, while authorities cited security concerns around critical airport infrastructure.
Key facts
- Authority
- Maharashtra Metropolitan Region Development Authority
- Airport
- Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Terminal 2
- Operator
- Mumbai International Airport Limited
- Status
- MMRDA classified the religious structure as unauthorised.
- Permissions
- No official approvals, building sanctions, or permissions were granted, according to MMRDA.
- Action ordered
- Immediate removal and demolition of the structure.
- Additional demand
- Kirit Somaiya requested an FIR against the managing trustees and associated individuals.
Sources
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