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Hindustan Times
17-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
BMC to amend rules to allow temporary film studios in Mumbai
MUMBAI: The Development Plan department of the BMC has decided to allow temporary studios/sets for the shooting of films, TV serials, advertisements, documentaries and allied activities in the city by amending the Development Control and Promotion Regulations (DCPR) 2034. Sources in the BMC allege that this is being done to save the illegal studios in the Madh-Marve-Gorai belt. The notice to invite suggestions and objections was published on Friday. The BJP had created a major ruckus when the erstwhile Maharashtra Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government allowed temporary studios on land falling in CRZ (Coastal Regulation Zones) areas where construction activity is kept strictly in check. BJP leader Kirit Somaiya had taken up the issue, lodged complaints and toured the area extensively. The BJP had blamed two MVA ministers for allowing construction in coastal areas, some of it on land owned by the tourism department. When HT contacted the officials in question, a senior BMC officer said that the state government had directed them to make the change in the DCPR and allow studios on a temporary basis with the permission of the municipal commissioner for a minimum period of six months and a maximum of three years. The DCPR pertains to Mumbai city. A Development Plan department officer told HT that there was no provision for temporary structures in the DCPR, but there was one in the Unified Development Control And Promotion Regulations, 2020 (which apply to the whole state), and thus they were incorporating permission for temporary studios in Regulation 57 of the DCPR. When Somaiya raised a stink about the studios, he cited the National Green Tribunal (NGT), which had observed that the studios were built in gross violation of environmental norms. The BJP leader had alleged that illegal film studios worth around ₹1,000 crore were constructed in 2021 'with the blessings of the (Uddhav) Thackeray sarkar'. The studio owners' legal teams had sought some time to remove the studios at their own cost but their request was refused. The NGT had stated in its order that the permission, which was granted by the BMC in conjunction with the Maharashtra Coastal Zone Management Authority, was only for setting up temporary structures. However, the film studios were huge structures in which a lot of steel and concrete material was used. Seven studios were demolished while nearly 40 are still existing due to stay orders by courts. Somaiya on Friday told HT that the 'fraud activity of constructing studios and multi-storey structures in the name of shooting' would be stopped. 'There is no question of allowing temporary studios,' he said. 'Guidelines can be released for particular shootings of film and television serials.' Malwani MLA Aslam Shaikh, in whose area the temporary studios are located, and Sunil Rathod, chief engineer of the DP, both did not respond to calls from HT.
Time of India
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
BMC to amend devpt rules to allow temporary film, TV sets
Mumbai: Three years after an inquiry was initiated by the municipal commissioner into unauthorised construction of film studios at Madh, Marve, Erangal and Bhati in Malad, the BMC has proposed a key amendment to Mumbai's Development Control and Promotion Regulations (DCPR) 2034. This amendment aims to formally allow temporary sets for films, TV serials and advertisements. The amendment, initiated under Section 37 (1) of the MRTP Act, 1966, seeks to modify Regulation 57 to include permission to temporary studios with prior approval from competent authorities. Citizens have one month from the publication of this notice to submit a feedback to the chief engineer (development plan), the BMC or the deputy director of town planning. "The provision for permission for the construction of temporary sets for film/TV serials is not included in DCPR 2034. However, on the other hand, the said UDCPR 2020 has a provision for such an activity," said the BMC in a notice published on May 16. UDCPR 2020 stands for Unified Development Control and Promotion Regulations, 2020. The civic body, in its notice, has cited the lack of clear regulations around such constructions on open plots, especially in no development zones and coastal regulation zone areas. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với sàn môi giới tin cậy IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo A 2019 BMC circular allowed temporary filming structures in open plots, but its misuse led to permissions being granted in CRZ areas, violating environmental norms, stated BMC's May 16 notice, which sought to invite public suggestions and objections to its proposed modifications. "Based on this circular (2019), various permissions were issued on open plots situated in No Development Zone. The said practice led to granting permission even in CRZ-affected plots, which was considered a violation of the MCZMA & CRZ regulations. To avoid such irregularities and illegal activity, a committee was formed to review the circular for issuing permission to film studios in BMC jurisdiction." Permission can be granted for up to six months at a time and in aggregate not exceeding three years. When contacted, Development Plan department officials said the proposed amendment seeks to add a new category under Section 57 for temporary constructions. "Permissions will also generate revenue for the BMC," said an official. The BMC move comes days after the state govt held World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES). Also, last month the CM announced a creative economy hub plan for Malad.
Indian Express
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Weeks after WAVES, BMC proposes formalising construction of temporary sets of films and serials in Mumbai
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation on May 16 issued a notification to amend Mumbai's Development Control and Promotion Regulations (DCPR) 2034, allowing temporary constructions of sets for films, TV serials, and advertisements in Mumbai. The civic body's move comes two weeks after Mumbai hosted the World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES) in a bid to position India as a global powerhouse in the fields of media and global innovation. Also, earlier this month, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced that the Centre will construct a film studio on a 240-acre plot in the Malad area of the western suburbs. Earlier in 2022, Mumbai's then municipal commissioner, Iqbal Singh Chahal, had also initiated an inquiry into the unauthorized construction of film studios at the Madh, Marve and Erangal areas in the western suburbs in Mumbai. Chahal had then stated that there were film studios being built on thousands of square metres of land that falls under the Maharashtra Coastal Zonal Management Authority (MCZMA). Later in January 2023, the civic authorities demolished 11 illegal studios in that area. The DCPR 2034 is the BMC's formal rulebook based on which the BMC will be carrying out town planning till 2034. It is based on the DCPR the civic authorities will reserve land parcels and will carry out infrastructure development. The existing DCPR will again get revised post 2034. Civic officials said that while in DCPR 2034 there was no provision of allowing temporary structures of film sets in Mumbai, the Unified Development Control and Promotion Regulations, 2020 (UDCPR) rules allowed construction of structures in Maharashtra. The UDCPR is a similar set of guidelines like DCPR which is applicable in every other city in the state other than Mumbai. 'In 2019, we (BMC) had allowed establishments of temporary structures in Mumbai's plots. However, these rules led to the construction of structures in No Development Zones (NDZ), violating the environmental rules,' a civic official said. 'The revised guidelines will formally reserve plots where such structures could be set up, so that the open spaces and available land parcels in Mumbai aren't misused. In a way, the authorities will also have a record on the number of production houses that would be using these plots for setting up film sets,' the official said. 'The absence of regulation/definition for the activity of construction of temporary studios/sets for the shooting of films/TV/serials/advertisements makes it unable to move further to permit such activities and to formulate any circular. Therefore, it is necessary to incorporate the additional activity/formation in the regulation no. 57 of DCPR 2034, titled 'Temporary Structures,' the BMC's notice states. The notice also stated that the amendment has been proposed under the Mumbai Regional Town Planning (MRTP) Act. Furthermore, the official said that operating a film set involves a slew of civic permissions like fire NOCs, and often the owners bypass these permissions as the land parcels are not formally reserved by the authorities.
India Gazette
15-05-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
"Turkey committed the sin of backing Pakistan": Maharashtra Dy CM Eknath Shinde
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], May 15 (ANI): Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Thursday strongly supported the boycott of Turkish and Azerbaijani goods, saying Turkey 'committed the sin' of backing Pakistan. His remarks came during a workshop organised by the Urban Development Department in Pune today, amid upcoming local body elections in the state. Speaking to the media, Shinde said, 'I welcome and appreciate the traders who have imposed a boycott on Turkey. Turkey committed the sin of supporting Pakistan, which has barbarically killed our innocent people. As a result, Turkey must be boycotted, and this exclusion is justified. To those receiving threats, I assure you that no harm will come to is no need to fear Pakistan.' Shinde praised Rajasthan traders for their decision to boycott Turkish marble and Azerbaijani apples, calling it a 'sign of patriotism.' He added that traders in Pune had taken similar action, showing solidarity against nations that support Pakistan. Shinde also lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi's stance on Pakistan and congratulated him for responding firmly. 'I congratulate Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his courageous response to Pakistan. They have been taught a lesson and Pakistan will learn from this,' he said. Commenting on the upcoming local body elections, Shinde said the government was working as per Supreme Court directions. 'The Supreme Court has ordered elections, and preparations are underway according to their directives. We fought and won the last Lok Sabha and Assembly elections as a Mahayuti, securing a landslide victory. Similarly, we will contest the upcoming local body elections with the same intensity and emerge victorious,' he said. He added that Mahayuti's competition had grown, but expressed full confidence in securing another win. 'Now our competition has increased even more, so the upcoming local body elections will be contested by the Mahayuti and the Mahayuti will win,' he said. The two-day urban development workshop at Yashada in Pune brought together municipal commissioners and chief officers from across Maharashtra. The discussions focused on city-specific challenges and policy decisions, especially regarding the Unified Development Control and Promotion Regulations (DCPR). 'There should be a holistic, balanced development of cities. This will be discussed at the conference in today's workshop,' Shinde said. He emphasised that the goal was to uplift living standards and ensure that 'municipalities should be given justice.' He also addressed the cancellation of the Development Plan (DP) under the PMRD scheme, promising that future decisions would prioritize citizen rights and interests. (ANI)
Time of India
09-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Mhada urges redevelopment of cessed buildings in Mumbai island city
MUMBAI : Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority ( Mhada ) will be writing to landlords and tenant associations of the 13,091 cessed buildings in the island city, urging them to take up the redevelopment of their old and dilapidated buildings at the earliest. The letters will also be pasted on the front of these buildings. Mhada CEO and vice-president Sanjeev Jaiswal has directed officials to create awareness amongst cessed building residents and landlords of the amended rules and to take the initiative to avail themselves of additional floor space index under Regulations 33(7) and 33(9) of the Development Control and Promotion Regulations (DCPR)-2034 and carry out redevelopment. The govt has amended section 79A of the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development (Mhada) Act, 1976. This allows landowners the first opportunity to submit a redevelopment proposal to the Mhada board within six months with the irrevocable consent of 51% of tenants/residents. If the owner fails to submit a proposal, the proposed cooperative housing society of tenants/residents is then given the opportunity to submit a project proposal to the board within six months with the irrevocable consent of 51% of tenants/residents. If no proposal is submitted, the Mhada Mumbai Building Repair and Reconstruction Board can acquire the building and the land beneath it to carry out the redevelopment process. So far Mhada has carried out the structural audit of 555 buildings and the inspection of rest of the buildings will be completed within a year, said officials.
