Mumbai: BMC’s 14-Ft Slum Crackdown Faces Cross-Party Opposition, Corporators Demand Consultation Before Action
Mumbai corporators across party lines have opposed the BMC’s proposed action against unauthorised slum structures exceeding 14 feet and sought consultations before enforcement. The civic body plans a three-month drive from October 1 against 39,111 identified structures, while corporators have demanded clearer rules and rehabilitation measures for affected residents.