Archive · 26 Sep 2025
Bombay HC Expresses Displeasure Over Madh Island Map Probe
The Bombay High Court is upset about how the investigation into fake maps in Madh Island is going.
People are accused of changing maps to get around building rules and make it look like structures were built a long time ago.
The court has asked officials like the Deputy Collector and BMC officers to explain why they aren't helping the investigation team, and the HC previously questioned why authorities seemingly turned a blind eye.
The investigation team says that they are not getting documents from the state and BMC officials.
The court is now making these officials come to court to answer questions.
Bombay High Court expressed dissatisfaction with the probe into forged maps in Madh Island.
The court asked the Deputy Collector and BMC officers to attend the hearing and address claims of non-cooperation.
The case involves allegations of map manipulation for Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) exemptions.
A Special Investigation Team (SIT) was constituted by the HC to investigate the matter.
The SIT reported a lack of cooperation from state and BMC officials.
- Who
- Bombay High Court, Deputy Collector, BMC Officials, SIT, Vaibhav Mohan Thakur
- What
- Expressing displeasure over the probe into forged maps and asking for the presence of Deputy Collector and BMC officials.
- When
- Thursday, October 2024
- Where
- Madh Island, Malad (west)
- Why
- Due to claims of non-cooperation with the SIT investigating the case and the slow pace of investigation.
- Court
- Bombay High Court
- Subject
- Probe into forged Madh Island maps
- Location
- Madh Island, Malad (west)
- Involved Parties
- Deputy Collector, BMC officers, Special Investigation Team (SIT)
- Allegations
- Manipulation of maps to obtain CRZ exemptions, illegal construction