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VVMC Faces Questions Over Delay in High Court Shed Order
Some residents at a housing complex in Vasai East allegedly built sheet sheds without permission.
Other residents say the sheds cause inconvenience and may create safety or health problems.
The local civic body sent notices to about 30 to 40 owners in March 2023.
The issue was later taken to the Bombay High Court.
In April 2025, the court told the civic body to act on the notices.
The structures were still reportedly in place when this report was published.
A VVMC official said only preliminary steps had been taken.
He said officials were busy with SIR-related work but promised action within one or two months.
Unauthorized sheet sheds allegedly built by residents remain at Sigmon Splendor in Madhuban Township, Vasai East.
Residents have raised concerns about inconvenience, health and safety risks linked to the structures.
Ward Committee G, Waliv, issued MRTP Act notices to about 30–40 flat owners and shop or space holders in March 2023.
The Bombay High Court directed VVMC in April 2025 to take immediate action under the notices.
VVMC Additional Commissioner Deepak Sawant cited SIR-related work and said action would be taken within one to two months.
- Who
- Residents of Sigmon Splendor, complainant Rahul Rajan, the Vasai-Virar Municipal Corporation, and the Bombay High Court are involved.
- What
- Unauthorized sheet sheds allegedly built at the housing complex remain pending action despite municipal notices and a court direction.
- Where
- Sigmon Splendor in Madhuban Township, Vasai East, under Ward Committee G, Waliv.
- When
- Notices were issued in March 2023, the High Court direction came in April 2025, and the report is dated September 22, 2026.
- Why
- Residents sought removal because they alleged the sheds caused inconvenience and health and safety risks; VVMC cited SIR-related work for the delay.
Complainant and Residents
VVMC Administration
Removal of the sheds
Complainant and Residents
Residents and Rahul Rajan sought removal of the allegedly unauthorized structures, citing inconvenience and health and safety concerns.
VVMC Administration
VVMC said only preliminary action had been taken and stated that further action would be initiated within one to two months.
Reason for the delay
Complainant and Residents
The complainant’s position, as described in the report, is that the administration failed to act despite notices and the Bombay High Court’s direction.
VVMC Administration
Additional Commissioner Deepak Sawant attributed the delay to officials being occupied with SIR-related work.
Key facts
- Location
- Sigmon Splendor, Madhuban Township, Vasai East
- Civic authority
- Vasai-Virar Municipal Corporation
- Notices
- Issued under the Maharashtra Regional and Town Planning Act in March 2023
- Recipients
- Approximately 30–40 flat owners and shop or space holders
- Court direction
- The Bombay High Court directed immediate action in April 2025
- Reported explanation
- VVMC cited SIR-related work and said action would follow within one to two months
- Complainant
- Rahul Rajan
Sources
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