Archive · 26 Jul 2025
Thane Municipal Corporation Demolishes 117 Illegal Structures
The Thane city government is taking down buildings and additions that were built without permission.
They have already demolished 117 structures and removed unauthorized parts from 34 others.
This action follows orders from the High Court to stop providing electricity or water to illegal constructions.
The government is using machines like excavators to carry out the work, with help from the police.
The goal is to make sure buildings follow the rules.
Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) demolished 117 illegal structures.
The demolitions are part of an anti-encroachment drive that began on June 19.
34 other structures had illegal additions removed.
The drive was conducted under the Bombay High Court's directions.
Most demolitions occurred in Mumbra.
- Who
- Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC), under the direction of the Bombay High Court.
- What
- The Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) demolished 117 illegal structures and removed additions from 34 others.
- When
- Since June 19, as stated in a release on Saturday, July 26.
- Where
- Thane, with the most demolitions in Mumbra.
- Why
- As per the directions given by the High Court, which also included not to provide electricity or water to unauthorized constructions.
Owners of Illegal Structures
Thane Municipal Corporation & Bombay High Court
Property Rights vs. Legal Compliance
Owners of Illegal Structures
Loss of property and potential displacement.
Thane Municipal Corporation & Bombay High Court
Compliance with building regulations and upholding of the law.
- Organization
- Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC)
- Structures Demolished
- 117
- Additions Removed
- 34
- Location with Most Demolitions
- Mumbra
- Court Involved
- Bombay High Court
