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Proposals okayed as per rules: BMC on MHCC concerns over redevelopment

May 23, 2022 11:30 pm

According to the officials from Development Plan (DP) department, the MHCC is preparing guidelines for development in grade III and precinct focusing on facade, elevation and architectural features of the building.

BMC heritage committee wants policy on development in precincts

May 21, 2022 1:52 pm

The committee has also recommended that the proposals of redevelopment in grade III and precincts should be sent before it until guidelines are formed. The issue has also been raised with municipal commissioner and administrator Iqbal Singh Chahal.

BMC seeks heritage panel nod to reconstruct Himalaya bridge

February 17, 2020 12:21 pm

Last Friday, the civic body had submitted a detailed proposal to MHCC, said officials. Since the proposed construction site falls under the heritage precinct, BMC needs a no objection certificate from the MHCC.

Mumbai heritage panel says no to proposed flag poles, cites norms and safety concerns

March 12, 2019 3:13 am

After giving in-principle approval for installing two giant flag poles at the Gateway of India and near Cooperage Garden at Churchgate, the Mumbai Heritage Conservation Committee (MHCC) has decided not to grant permissions for erecting the flag poles.

Mumbai Heritage panel nod sought to widen roads in Dadar colonies

July 10, 2017 4:22 am

Civic officials said the roads department had proposed widening of roads less than 9 metres to 9 metres in the island city. It has submitted a list of around 80 names to the Heritage committee for a no-objection certificate, as some of the roads and structures abutting them fall under the heritage precinct.

Mumbai: Heritage panel powers snipped in DP, experts say advice ignored

April 15, 2016 2:22 am

Apart from granting income tax and municipal tax benefits, the suggestions also include earmarking of heritage conservation funds and concessional interest on loans for repairs and restoration of heritage buildings.

Govt ignored heritage panel’s advice for conservation incentives

April 02, 2015 1:06 am

Heritage is asset, but it has been treated as a liability, which will lead to irreparable losses.

Held up for 2 years by Sena’s opposition, Parel’s Nare Park revamp plan set for nod

August 28, 2014 12:43 am

A state-of-the art sports complex and swimming pool proposed at 2.5-acre recreation ground

Heritage panel picks holes in BMC’s Byculla zoo makeover plan

March 24, 2014 1:00 pm

MHCC denies approval as Civic body failed to remove the walls constructed there over six months ago; compliance report sought

Shivaji Park Maidan may lose Grade-1 heritage tag

March 18, 2014 2:21 pm

" Cooperage Maidan is as important as a Shivaji Park Maidan," said a review committee member.

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