Archive · 17 Jun 2025
Bombay HC to Hear Colaba Jetty Project Petitions on June 24
Some people are worried about a new jetty project near the Gateway of India.
They filed legal papers, called PILs, to stop it because they're worried about the environment and the historical buildings there.
The court is listening to both sides.
The government said they won't start taking anything apart before the end of June.
The people who want the project say it will help with traffic.
Another new complaint was made, too.
The court set a date for the hearing to decide what will happen.
Bombay High Court will hear petitions against the Colaba passenger jetty project on June 24.
The Maharashtra government assured the court no demolition near the Gateway of India will occur before June 30.
Two public interest litigations (PILs) oppose the project, citing environmental and heritage concerns.
The Maharashtra Maritime Board (MMB) defends the project as critical infrastructure.
A third PIL raises new environmental issues, with the state to respond.
- Who
- The Bombay High Court, the Maharashtra government, the Maharashtra Maritime Board (MMB), and several residents are involved.
- What
- Bombay High Court is hearing PILs against the Colaba passenger jetty project.
- When
- The next hearing is scheduled for June 24.
- Where
- The project is located near the Gateway of India in Mumbai.
- Why
- PILs were filed due to environmental and heritage concerns.
Project Opponents
Project Supporters
Environmental Impact and Public Benefit
Project Opponents
The project lacks proper environmental clearances.
Project Supporters
The project is a critical public infrastructure initiative aimed at decongesting the Gateway of India area and improving commuter safety.
Heritage Concerns
Project Opponents
The project threatens the heritage character of the area.
Project Supporters
The project will improve commuter safety.
- Project
- Colaba passenger jetty and terminal
- Location
- Near Gateway of India
- Court
- Bombay High Court
- Next Hearing Date
- June 24
- Petitions Filed By
- Clean and Heritage Colaba Residents Association (CHCRA) and other residents
- Government Assurance
- No demolition until June 30