Archive · 3 Sep 2026
Panvel Leaders Seek Action Over Alleged Illegal Kamothe Floors
Civic leaders in Panvel say a building in Kamothe has four more floors than it was allowed to have.
The approved plan reportedly allowed 11 floors, but the building was allegedly constructed up to 15 floors.
They say the extra floors did not receive the required approval.
Two attempts to regularise the construction were reportedly rejected.
A police case was filed after a ward officer complained.
The civic body had also directed that the alleged illegal construction be removed.
Leaders are worried that people who bought flats may lose money or face legal problems.
They want officials to act and are asking buyers to check building documents carefully.
Civic leaders allege that a Kamothe building has 15 floors instead of the 11 approved.
They claim the additional four floors lacked required additional Floor Space Index approval.
Two regularisation proposals were reportedly rejected by the Panvel Municipal Corporation.
A police case was registered, but civic action ordered about five months ago has reportedly been delayed.
Officials and BJP corporators warned homebuyers to verify documents and avoid allegedly unauthorised floors.
- Who
- Panvel Municipal Corporation Mayor Nitin Patil, Standing Committee chairman Baban Mukadam and corporator Paresh Thakur raised the issue with Commissioner Mangesh Chitale.
- What
- They sought action against alleged unauthorised construction of four additional floors in a building.
- When
- The civic body issued removal directions about five months ago; a civic-action proposal was submitted on August 21, while the report does not specify the meeting date.
- Where
- Sector 22, Kamothe, within the Panvel Municipal Corporation area.
- Why
- The leaders allege that the additional floors exceeded the sanctioned plan and could expose homebuyers to financial and legal complications.
- Location
- Sector 22, Kamothe
- Approved construction
- 11 floors
- Alleged construction
- 15 floors
- Additional floors
- Four floors allegedly lacked required additional Floor Space Index approval
- Regularisation proposals
- Two proposals were reportedly rejected by the Panvel Municipal Corporation building department
- Police action
- A case was registered at Kamothe police station after a ward officer’s complaint
- Buyer advisory
- Prospective buyers were urged not to book flats on the allegedly unauthorised floors and to verify official documents