Archive · 29 May 2025
MLA Seeks Funds After Mumbai Building Demolition
A retaining wall in Mumbai collapsed due to heavy rain, causing a building to be demolished.
A local politician requested funds for a new wall.
Residents of the demolished building were moved to temporary housing and fear they won't be able to return.
The wall's collapse is on a route used by government officials.
Authorities are assessing the damage and removing equipment from nearby buildings.
A retaining wall on Walkeshwar Road collapsed after heavy rain.
Mhada began demolishing Ruby Hill 47 following the wall collapse.
MLA seeks Rs 5 crore for a new retaining wall.
Tenants of Ruby Hill 47 were relocated to transit camps in Ghodapdeo.
Tenants fear permanent displacement due to relocation.
- Who
- Mhada officials, tenants of Ruby Hill 47, and local MLA
- What
- Demolition of Ruby Hill 47 and MLA seeking funds for a retaining wall.
- When
- After the collapse of the retaining wall on Monday following intense rainfall
- Where
- Walkeshwar Road, Mumbai
- Why
- Due to collapse of retaining wall and to provide transit camp for the affected people
Tenants
Mhada
Building Demolition
Tenants
Tenants fear they will never return to their homes after being moved to a transit camp.
Mhada
Mhada insists the building is unsafe and demolition is necessary.
- Location
- Walkeshwar Road, Mumbai
- Affected Building
- Ruby Hill 47
- Cause of Wall Collapse
- Heavy rainfall
- Affected People
- Tenants of Ruby Hill 47
- Tenant Relocation
- Transit camp at Ghodapdeo in Byculla
- Funds Requested
- Rs 5 crore
