Archive · 22 Aug 2026
BJP MLA Seeks BMC Action Against Illegal Handcarts In Mulund
BJP MLA Mihir Kotecha says more than 100 handcarts are blocking public spaces in Mulund.
He says the carts are four-wheeled and illegally parked.
Kotecha claims he gave the civic authorities their locations using GPS-tagged photos.
He says officials have not taken action despite complaints and court directions.
The BMC has started a campaign called “Pedestrian First.”
The campaign is meant to remove things blocking footpaths.
Kotecha wants the BMC and police to work together.
He says people should not have to walk on roads because footpaths are blocked.
BJP MLA Mihir Kotecha asked the BMC to act against more than 100 allegedly illegal four-wheeled handcarts in Mulund.
Kotecha said the handcarts were illegally parked and rented out, obstructing public spaces.
He alleged that BMC officials had not acted despite complaints and Bombay High Court directions.
The allegations come during the BMC’s “Pedestrian First” campaign against footpath encroachments and obstructions.
Kotecha urged the BMC, Mumbai Police and senior civic officials to coordinate enforcement and protect pedestrian movement.
- Who
- BJP MLA Mihir Kotecha, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation, Mumbai Police and concerned civic officials.
- What
- Kotecha requested action against more than 100 allegedly illegal four-wheeled handcarts in Mulund.
- When
- The request was made amid the BMC’s recently launched “Pedestrian First” campaign.
- Where
- Mulund, in Mumbai, under the BMC’s T Ward jurisdiction.
- Why
- Kotecha said enforcement was needed to comply with Bombay High Court directions and prevent pedestrians from being forced onto roads.
- Alleged obstruction
- More than 100 four-wheeled handcarts
- Location
- Mulund, Mumbai
- Civic authority
- Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation’s T Ward
- BMC campaign
- “Pedestrian First”
- Evidence cited by Kotecha
- GPS-tagged photos and submitted locations
- Court reference
- Directions issued by the Bombay High Court
- Requested coordination
- BMC, Mumbai Police and concerned Deputy Commissioner of Police