Archive · 1 Aug 2025
Bombay HC Orders Land Demarcation for Worli Fishermen After Decades
In Mumbai, the court is helping fishermen in Worli Koliwada.
They've been using land for a long time, but some of it has been taken over.
The court said the land needs to be measured and marked so everyone knows what belongs to the fishermen.
A special person will do this in six months.
The city's government, the BMC, wanted to take some extra steps, but the court said that would take too long.
The goal is to make sure the fishermen can keep using their land.
Bombay High Court ordered survey and demarcation of waras land in Worli Koliwada.
The order came in response to an application by a Worli Koliwada resident.
A court-appointed commissioner will measure and demarcate the land within six months.
The land has been used by fishermen for centuries and faces encroachments.
The BMC initially argued for procedural steps, but the court overruled to prevent delays.
- Who
- The Bombay High Court, Worli Koliwada residents, and the BMC.
- What
- Bombay High Court ordered survey and demarcation of waras land.
- When
- The order was issued on July 30.
- Where
- Worli Koliwada, Mumbai.
- Why
- To establish and protect the rights of Worli Koliwada fishermen to their traditional land.
Worli Koliwada Residents
Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC)
Demarcation
Worli Koliwada Residents
The residents seek the demarcation to secure their historical rights to the land.
Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC)
The BMC initially argued for procedural delays and notices before the survey.
- Land Area
- Estimated 1,20,000 square meters
- Applicant
- Vasudev Shivram Worlikar
- Legal Representative for Applicant
- Gauraj Shah
- Court Order Date
- July 30
- Commissioner Timeline
- Complete survey in six months
- Next Court Date
- February 25, 2026