Archive · 21 Jul 2026
MSHRC Closes Malad Illegal Dumping Complaint
The Maharashtra State Human Rights Commission (MSHRC) closed a complaint about illegal dumping and destruction of natural resources near Marina Enclave Complex in Malad (West), Mumbai.
The complaint, filed in October 2024, alleged continuous dumping of debris, rubble, and solid waste, along with burning activities, damaging agricultural land, shrubs, mudflats, swamps, a natural pond, and land adjoining mangrove forests.
The MSHRC noted that authorities had taken action, including conducting joint inspections, registering criminal cases, and demolishing unauthorised structures.
The complaint was closed as the authorities had adequately addressed the grievance.
The Maharashtra State Human Rights Commission (MSHRC) closed a complaint alleging illegal dumping and destruction of natural resources near Marina Enclave Complex in Malad (West).
The complaint, filed in October 2024, alleged continuous dumping of debris, rubble, and solid waste, along with burning activities, damaging various natural resources.
A joint inspection conducted by the Taluka Level Mangrove Forest Protection and Conservation Monitoring Committee found temporary sheds, scrap material, welding units, and large quantities of debris but no evidence of mangrove destruction.
Authorities registered criminal cases, demolished unauthorised structures, and issued notices to encroachers.
The MSHRC closed the complaint, noting that the authorities had taken adequate action to address the grievance.
- Who
- Maharashtra State Human Rights Commission (MSHRC), Mumbai Suburban Collector, Mangrove Cell, Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), Complainant
- What
- Illegal dumping and destruction of natural resources near Marina Enclave Complex in Malad (West)
- When
- Complaint filed in October 2024, closed in July 2026
- Where
- Marina Enclave Complex, Malad (West), Mumbai
- Why
- To address allegations of illegal dumping and destruction of natural resources
Complainant's Perspective
Authorities' Perspective
Nature of the Issue
Complainant's Perspective
The complainant alleged continuous illegal dumping and destruction of natural resources, including agricultural land, shrubs, mudflats, swamps, a natural pond, and land adjoining mangrove forests.
Authorities' Perspective
Authorities acknowledged the presence of temporary sheds, scrap material, welding units, and large quantities of debris but found no evidence of mangrove destruction.
Action Taken
Complainant's Perspective
The complainant claimed that repeated representations to various authorities were ignored, leading to the filing of the complaint.
Authorities' Perspective
Authorities conducted joint inspections, registered criminal cases, demolished unauthorised structures, and issued notices to encroachers.
- Date of Complaint
- October 2024
- Location
- Marina Enclave Complex, Malad (West), Mumbai
- Joint Inspection Date
- February 13, 2025
- FIR Registration Date
- April 2, 2025
- Demolition of Encroachments
- May 2025 and February 26, 2026
- Second Inspection Date
- January 2026
- Commission's Decision
- Complaint closed due to adequate action by authorities