Mumbai: The BMC on Thursday carried out demolition action at the car showroom and service centre located along the Western Express Highway in Jogeshwari (East) over alleged unauthorised construction on the premises.Civic officials said the action was taken after the owner failed to remove the unauthorised structures despite earlier notices issued under Section 351 of the Mumbai Municipal Corporation (MMC) Act.The structures included portions of the ground-floor showroom and workshop built with brick masonry walls and AC sheet roofing, as well as unauthorised mezzanine floor areas.The civic body had first issued a notice regarding the unauthorised construction on April 28, 2022. After examining the reply and documents submitted by the owner, the BMC passed a speaking order on May 30, 2022, directing that the structures be removed.However, during a site inspection conducted on March 2, 2026, officials found that the unauthorised structures were still standing.The matter had also been taken to the Bombay High Court, where an appeal from the order along with an interim application was filed. Following the latest developments in the case, the civic body proceeded with demolition action.According to officials, a notice issued on March 4 had directed the owner and occupiers to vacate the premises ahead of the demolition. The BMC subsequently carried out the demolition of the unauthorised portions of the showroom and workshop on Thursday.
