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BMC Demolishes Parts of Ajay Devgn’s Juhu Bungalow Over Alleged Unauthorized Construction
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Core Event
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) ordered the demolition of sections of actor Ajay Devgn’s 7,802-square-foot bungalow in the Kapol Co-operative Housing Society, Juhu, after the civic body determined that internal alterations, partition walls, window changes and other structural work were being carried out without the required municipal permissions. The BMC cited a stop-work notice issued under Section 354A of the Mumbai Municipal Corporation Act, 1888, and said the work continued despite that notice.
Background & Context
The bungalow, owned by Ajay Devgn and his mother Veena Devgn, is situated at CTS No. 841, Plot No. 10, N S Road No. 11, JVPD Scheme. On July 22 2026, a letter from the society’s authorised officer confirmed the Devgn family as legal owners and noted that the society had no objection to leasing the property, though the leave-and-licence agreement did not expressly permit a change from residential to commercial use or any structural alterations.
The property was leased to Florian Hurel Salon Private Limited under a registered leave-and-licence agreement dated August 10 2026 for five years, with a total value of INR10.61 crore, a monthly rent of INR16 lakh and a 5 % annual escalation. The society’s NOC allowed the lease but did not authorize the proposed commercial use or the construction work.
Timeline
- September 10 2026 – BMC issued a stop-work notice under Section 354A, directing the owner or occupant to halt construction and submit all relevant permissions within 24 hours.
- September 15 2026 – The owners submitted a reply that omitted the required permission documents, according to the BMC’s October 6 speaking order.
- October 6 2026 – BMC’s K/West ward office issued a speaking order rejecting the owners’ reply and deeming the ongoing work unauthorized.
- October 12 2026 – The BMC demolished certain portions of the bungalow, as reported by India Today.
- October 17 2026 – Moneycontrol reported that BMC officials intervened again to remove additional unauthorised sections.
Data & Statistics
- Bungalow size: 7,802 sq ft.
- Lease value: INR10.61 crore total; INR16 lakh monthly rent; 5 % annual escalation.
- Construction material cited: Siporex blocks (alleged use in unauthorised additions).
Official Statements & Responses
- Ajay Devgn’s representatives disputed the claim that the required permissions were absent, asserting that the approval status was “a key point of contention.”
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
Sources differ on the exact date of demolition: India Today reports demolition on October 12 2026, while Moneycontrol cites demolition activity on October 17 2026. Neither source clarifies whether demolition was completed in a single operation or in multiple stages. Additionally, the BMC’s public statements do not specify whether any removal of construction materials has been completed beyond the reported demolition dates.
Why It Matters
The incident underscores the enforcement of Mumbai’s building regulations, particularly the requirement for municipal approval before structural alterations, even when a residential property is leased for commercial purposes. It also highlights tensions between housing societies’ NOC provisions and municipal authority, as the society’s letter acknowledged the lease but did not endorse the change in use or the construction work. The case may set a precedent for how similar lease-to-commercial conversions are scrutinised in Mumbai’s densely populated residential societies.