BMC frames new policy for dilapidated buildings

Mumbai | Thursday | 23rd November, 2017

Summary:

BMC has framed an independent policy based on the guidelines of the Bombay High Court on vacating a dilapidated building. (File) BMC has framed an independent policy based on the guidelines of the Bombay High Court on vacating a dilapidated building. (File)To speed up and streamline the process of declaring buildings dilapidated and dangerous, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has framed an independent policy based on the guidelines of the Bombay High Court on vacating a dilapidated building. The owner of a dilapidated building will also have to certify the area to ensure each tenant gets the correct amount of space during redevelopment. According to the officials, the need for a separate policy was felt after tenants/occupants in most cases moved courts, seeking a stay on the process of declaring buildings dilapidated..