Archive · 21 May 2025
BMC Issues Stop-Work Notice to Historic Synagogue in Mumbai
Imagine a very old, important building called the Magen David Synagogue.
Someone started fixing it up without asking the city for permission first.
A person noticed the work and told the city (BMC).
The city then told the people doing the work to stop until they get the proper permits.
The people in charge of the synagogue said they were just making basic repairs, but the city needs to make sure everything is done correctly to protect the building.
BMC is issuing a stop-work notice to the Magen David Synagogue.
Repairs were being carried out without civic permissions.
Moshe Shek, a restaurateur, reported the issue on social media.
The synagogue is a 170-year-old heritage structure.
The trust says they were performing basic strengthening and repair work.
- Who
- BMC, Sir Jacob Sassoon Charity Trust, Moshe Shek.
- What
- BMC is issuing a stop-work notice to the Magen David Synagogue due to unauthorized repair work.
- When
- Work began without permissions; BMC issued notice Tuesday.
- Where
- Magen David Synagogue in Byculla, Mumbai.
- Why
- The BMC found that the synagogue was undergoing massive repairs without the required civic permissions.
Moshe Shek
Sir Jacob Sassoon Charity Trust
Nature of Work
Moshe Shek
Moshe Shek claimed the synagogue was being 'bulldozed' with zero permissions.
Sir Jacob Sassoon Charity Trust
Solomon Sopher termed the allegations as 'false and malicious' and said the trust was doing basic strengthening.
Alleged Assault
Moshe Shek
Shek claimed he was attacked when taking pictures.
Sir Jacob Sassoon Charity Trust
The trust has not commented on this.
- Synagogue Age
- 170 years old
- Location
- Byculla, Mumbai
- BMC Action
- Stop work notice
- Estimated Restoration Cost
- Rs 9.7 crore
- Notice Issuing Authority
- Section 354A of the MMC Act 1888