Compilation of monthly reports of the Divisional Commissioner, Konkan Division, Mumbai as per the directions of Hon. High Court, Mumbai dt. 6.10.2005 in PIL No. 87 of 2006 (WP (L) No. 3246/ 2004) {upto 77th Monthly Report dt. 2.3.2012}:

Compilation of monthly reports of the Divisional Commissioner, Konkan Division, Mumbai
as per the directions of Hon. High Court, Mumbai dt. 6.10.2005 in PIL No. 87 of 2006 (WP
(L) No. 3246/ 2004) {upto 77th Monthly Report dt. 2.3.2012}:
Sr.No.   Name of the complainant  Particulars/ Nature of the complaint  Action taken by MCZMA/ District Collector/ Divisional Commissioner (Konkan)
1 Complaint registered
with Kalwa Police
Station against the
officers & employees of
Thane Municipal Corp.
Complaint in respect of
settlement of slum dwellers
on the bank of Kalwa creek
resulted into destruction of
mangroves.
Show Cause Notice has been issued to Dist.
Collector, Thane and Thane Municipal Corp. vide
letter No. MCZMA/4, dt. 4.5.2006.
Replies have been received from the Collector &
Municipal Commissioner, Thane. However, it was
decided to call detailed report from the Dist.
Collector. The report has called vide letter dt.
21/2/2007 about existence of slums in the said
area whether prior to 1.1.1995.
Letter dt. 20.3.2007 issued to Divisional
Commissioner, Konkan for taken appropriate
action in respect of destruction of mangroves.
2 Forum for Protection of
Environment and
Ecology, Navi Mumbai
Regd. destruction of
mangroves, natural habitat,
Ecological system and sand
dredging at Reti Bunder,
Sector 15 at CBD Belapur.
Letter dt. 21.3.2007 has been issued to Collector,
Thane and Divisional Commissioner, Konkan
Division, Navi Mumbai to investigate the complaint
and take necessary action.
3 Paryavaran &
Vrikshasanvardhini,
Raboi, Thane
Regd. Destruction of
mangroves due to land filling
on the bank of Kalwa creek,
Dist. Thane
Letter dt. 21.3.2007 issued to Thane Municipal
Corporation to investigate the complaint and take
appropriate action.
4 Shri. Sunil Patankar
dtd. 14.3.2006
Regd. destruction of
mangroves due to the
discharge of trade effluent at
Diva and Dombivli from
M.I.D.C.
Letter dt. 21.3.2007 issued to Office of the
Executive Engineer, M.I.D.C. Dombivli to
investigate the complaint and take appropriate
action.
5 All India Krantikari
Congress, Goregaon
(West), Mumbai
About violation of order
passed by Hon'ble High
Court, Mumbai restricting any
fresh constructions within 50
mtrs. from the mangroves at
Goregaon, Charkop area.
Letter dt. 21.3.2007 issued to Municipal
Commissioner, MCGM to investigate the complaint
and take appropriate action.
6 Newspaper cutting in
daily 'Sakal' dated
17.1.2007
Regd. illegal cutting of
mangroves due to
construction of Head Office of
Navi Mumbai Municipal
Corporation.
Detailed report is called from Dist. Collector, Navi
Mumbai.
7 Complaint of Shri.
Madhukar Thakur,
received from
Environment Dept.
GoM
Construction of jetty by PNP
Maritime Service at
Dharamtar, Tal. Alibag -
Violation of CRZ norms.
Detailed report is called from Dist. Collector,
Raigad and Maharashtra Maritime Board.
8 Save Forum to Mahim
Beach.
Complaint reg. unauthorized
reclamation of inter-tidal area
by dumping garbage and
rubble by M/s. A. N. A.
Development.
Final order issued by MCZMA
Page 2 of 41
Sr.
No.
Name of the
complainant
Particulars/ Nature of the
complaint
Action taken by MCZMA/ District Collector/
Divisional Commissioner (Konkan)
9 Bandra (West)
Residents' Assn.
Construction of Bookstall in
CRZ area at Carter Road,
Bandra (West), Mumbai.
Final order issued by MCZMA
10 Shri. Ravi Rao, Ex-
Corporator, Thane
Municipal Corporation
Complaint against change in
Survey while preparing CZMP
of Thane by CESS and
Thane Municipal Corporation.
Final order issued by MCZMA
11 Vaseem Ahmed Dehlvi,
Andheri (West),
Mumbai
Prevention dumping in the
creek at Lokhandwala
Complex, Andheri (W) and
cutting down mangrove
forest.
Collector, Mumbai suburbs was directed to take
necessary action in the matter.
12 Shri. Vasant Jaiswal,
Malad, Mumbai
Violation of Costal Zone
Regulation Notification 1991
at
Collector, Mumbai suburbs was directed to take
necessary action in the matter. (17.12.2007)
13 Shri. Arun G. Hampi,
Dombivali (W)
Violation of CRZ norms Collector, Thane was directed to take necessary
action in the matter. (19.09.2006)
14 Rashmi Sharma, Thane Destruction of mangroves at
Balkum, Thane.
Commissioner, TMC & Collector Thane was
directed to take necessary action in the matter.
15 Gurunath Birje,
Dahisar, Mumbai
Unauthorized reclamation in
CRZ area.
Collector, Mumbai suburbs was directed to take
necessary action in the matter. (20.06.2006).
16 Vidya Vaidya Construction of road in CRZ
area.
Collector, Raigad was directed to take necessary
action in the matter. (19.12.2007)
17 Mumbai Lok
Vasundhara Sewa
Samiti.
Illegal Construction of
Bombay wall and Swimming
pool in CRZ area.
Commissioner, MEGM & Collector, Mumbai
suburbs was directed to take necessary action in
the matter
18 United Association for
Social Education &
Public Welfare.
Violation of High Court order
regarding protecting
mangroves.
Collector, Mumbai suburbs was directed to take
necessary action in the matter.
19 Paramparik Macchimar
Bachav Kriti Samiti
Navi Mumbai.
Violation of CRZ Notification. Collector, Mumbai suburbs was directed to take
necessary action in the matter.
20 Shri. Santosh Kene,
Thane
Mangroves destruction at
Kalyan Dombivili area.
Collector, Thane was directed to take necessary
action in the matter.
21 Macchindra Karalkar,
Vile - Parle, Mumbai
Illegal Construction of SRA
building in CRZ area.
Collector, Mumbai suburbs was directed to take
necessary action in the matter.
22 Dr. Mateen I. Paterl,
Kalyan
Illegal development with land
filling in CRZ-II zone end of
Reti Bunder, Kalyan (W)
Commissioner, Kalyan-Dombivili Corp. & Collector,
Thane was directed to take necessary action in the
matter.
23 S. L. Tekwani, Thane Violation of Coastal
Regulation Zone by illegal
construction activity.
Collector, Thane was directed to take necessary
action in the matter
24 Satish Goswami, Khar
(W), Mumbai
Illegal Construction paradise
in Danda Village, Mumbai.
Collector, Mumbai suburbs was directed to take
necessary action in the matter.
25 The Crime Dot Com Complaint against the illegal
Construction Work at P/N
Ward, Mumbai.
Municipal Corporation was directed to take
necessary action in the matter.
26 Bombay Environment
Action Group.
Illegal Construction in Colaba,
South Mumbai.
Collector, Mumbai was directed to take necessary
action in the matter.
27 Ayesha Khan,
Mangroves Society of
India.
Mangroves hacked at Survey
No. 161, Juhu Versova Link
Road.
Collector, Mumbai suburbs was directed to take
necessary action in the matter.
Page 3 of 41
Sr.
No.
Name of the
complainant
Particulars/ Nature of the
complaint
Action taken by MCZMA/ District Collector/
Divisional Commissioner (Konkan)
28 K. D. Doongiriwala Encroachment within the CRZ
in Village Tarodi.
Collector, Thane was directed to take necessary
action in the matter.
29 Chandrashekhar
Architect (12.5.2008)
Auction of Mangroves
covered plots at Village
Manori and Gorai in Mumbai
suburban District by M. T.
D.C.
Court case
30 Madh Marve
Environment Action
Group (2.8.2006)
Destruction of Mangroves by
illegal filling of debris, rubble
in Malad.
Complaint was forwarded to Collector for necessary
action.
31 Estate Manager,
Seawood Estate
Agency, Nerul.
Destruction of Mangroves
near Sector No. 54, 56, 58 at
NIR complex, Navi Mumbai.
Complaint was forwarded to Collector for necessary
action
32 Bombay Environment
Action Group, Mumbai
Construction on Theronda
Revdanda Road by Gram
Panchayat violating
regulations of CRZ and
Mangroves.
Complaint was forwarded to Collector for necessary
action.
33
-"-
Construction of embankment
on Revdanda Beach, Riagad
Complaint was forwarded to Collector for necessary
action.
34
-"-
Destruction of mangroves by
dumping construction debris
along the Malad Marve Road.
Complaint was forwarded to Collector for necessary
action
35 Ashwin Solnaki [Ward
President, BJP Nerul,
Navi Mumbai
(29.1.2007)]
Destruction of mangroves in
Sect- 16 Nerul, Navi Mumbai
Complaint was forwarded to Collector for necessary
action
36 Bombay Environment
Action Group
(13.2.2007)
Complaint about reclamation
and destruction of mangroves
in the region of Dhutum, Tal.
Uran
Complaint was forwarded to Collector for necessary
action
37
-"-
Complaint about illegal
garbage dumping,
reclamation & destruction of
mangroves at Nagla Reti
Bunder, Thane.
Complaint was forwarded to Collector for necessary
action.
38 Sukumar Killedar, Navi
Mumbai.
Destruction of mangroves
due the construction work
being carried out in Belapur,
Nerul & Airoli area.
Complaint was forwarded to Collector for necessary
action.
39 Navin Padya of Malad
(East), Mumbai
Destruction of mangroves in
the CRZ area between
Goregaon and Dahisar.
Complaint was forwarded to Collector for necessary
action.
40 Alsam Shaikh,
Councilor.
Destruction of mangroves
near lagoon Road pumping
station area.
Complaint was forwarded to Collector for necessary
action.
41 Complaint of Shri.
Rahul R. Chhapwale of
Andheri, Mumbai - 53
dated 18.10.2007.
Severe damage / destruction
of mangroves by filling of
earth for hut construction at
New Yari Road, near Institute
of Fisheries, Versova,
Andheri, Mumbai.
The Collector Mumbai Suburban District has been
asked to enquire into the matter and submit
detailed report. The outcome of the enquiry will be
reported in the next monthly report.
42 Complaint of Destruction of mangroves by The Collector Raigad has been asked to enquire
Page 4 of 41
Sr.
No.
Name of the
complainant
Particulars/ Nature of the
complaint
Action taken by MCZMA/ District Collector/
Divisional Commissioner (Konkan)
Paramparik Macchimar
Bachav Kruti Samiti,
Navi Mumbai dtd.
14.11.2007 and of
Bombay Environmental
Action Group, Mumbai
dated 20/11/07
constructing breaches in
bund thereby not allowing the
water to pass through
towards mangroves.
into the matter and submit detailed report. The
outcome of the enquiry will be reported in the next
monthly report.
43 Complaint of Shri. Upen
Shah of Kandivali
Mumbai - 67 dated
27.8.2007
Severe damage / destruction
of mangroves at
Saidhamnagar in front of
Charkop Bus Depot.
The Collector Mumbai Suburban District has
submitted his report on 26.10.2007 in which he has
stated that the Revenue Officers have visited the
site in question where Zopadpatti named Saidham
is in existence. Destruction of mangroves did not
found on the spot.
44 Complaint of Bombay
Environmental Action
Group, Mumbai dated
17.9.2007 received on
28.9.2007
Destruction of mangroves
near Shaktinagar, Dahisar (E)
Mumbai and at Jesal Park
Creek.
The Collector Thane was asked to enquire into the
complaint of destruction of mangroves at Jesal
Park near Creek, Bhayander. The Collector, Thane
has submitted his enquiry report on 30.10.2007 in
which he has sated that an enquiry has been made
through the Tahsildar Thane. During the enquiry it
was reveled that destruction of mangrove trees,
near Jesal Park and surrounding areas of Water
Purification Plant of Mira Bhyander Municipal
Corporation, did not found.
As regards the complaint of destruction of
mangroves near Shakti Nagar, Dahisar (E)
Mumbai, the Collector, M.S.D. has submitted his
enquiry report on 26.10.2007 in which he has
stated that an enquiry has been made into the
complaint through Tahsildar Borivali, Tahsildar
Borivali along with Smt. Rupali Raghavan visited
the site in question on 18.10.2007 when destruction
of mangroves of any kind opp. Saraswati CHS did
not found. Smt. Raghavan told to Tahsildar Borivali
that someone is complaining on telephone about
the destruction of mangroves.
45 Complaint of Bombay
Environmental Action
Group, Mumbai dated
29.10.2007 received on
2.11.2007.
Large scale destruction at
Marve Road, Malad, Mumbai.
The Collector Mumbai Suburban District has
submitted detailed report in which he has stated
that enquiry has been made into the complaint
through the Tahsildar Borivali. Applicant could not
be contacted on phone. During the enquiry
destruction of mangroves of any sort did not found.
46 Complaint of Bombay
Environmental Action
Group, Mumbai dated
29.10.2007 receive on
2.11.2007.
Illegal reclamation and
destruction of mangroves in
Balkum area (Dadlani Park),
Thane.
The Collector Thane has submitted detailed report
in which he has stated that enquiry has been made
into the complaint through the Revenue Officers.
Applicant could not be contacted on phone. At the
time of enquiry it was found that Shri. Jagadish
Mirwani resident of Wadala- Mumbai has illegally
dumping the land, bearing S. No. 57 / 3 of village
Balkum, Tal. Thane belonging to Shri. Motiram
Laxman Bhoir & Gajanan Mhatre, with earth
thereby causing destruction of 9-10 mangrove
trees. An offence u/s 15 of the Environmental
Protection Act, 1986 has been registered against
Shri. Jagadish Mirwani with Kapurbawdi Police
Page 5 of 41
Sr.
No.
Name of the
complainant
Particulars/ Nature of the
complaint
Action taken by MCZMA/ District Collector/
Divisional Commissioner (Konkan)
Station.
47 Complaint of Bombay
Environmental Action
Group, Mumbai dated
14.11.2007 received on
19.11.2007.
Destruction of mangroves by
dumping debris near Diva
Railway Station Dist. Thane.
The Collector Thane has been asked to enquire
into the matter and submit detailed report. The
outcome of the enquiry will be reported in the next
monthly report.
48 Complaint of
Paramparik Macchimar
Bachav Kruti Samiti,
Navi Mumbai dtd.
14.11.2007 and of
Bombay Environmental
Action Group, Mumbai
dated 20.11.2007.
Destruction of mangroves by
constructing breaches in
bund thereby not allowing the
water to pass through
towards mangroves.
The Collector Raigad has been asked to enquire
into the matter and submit detailed report. The
outcome of the enquiry will be reported in the next
monthly report.
49 Complaint of Bombay
Environmental Action
Group, Mumbai dated
20.11.2007
Destruction of mangroves
near Ashish Complex, Shakti
Nagar, Dahisar (E), Mumbai
The Collector Mumbai Suburban District has been
asked to enquire into the matter and submit
detailed report. The outcome of the enquiry will be
reported in the next monthly report.
50 The Deputy
Commissioner of
Police, Zone - VI
Mumbai has reported
about the suo moto
action taken by the
Revenue Officers of
Mumbai suburban
District as detailed
under-
A) The Officers & Staff
members of TATA
Company have caused
mangrove destruction at
Mahul Mumbai by filling.
B) Some persons have been
causing destruction of
mangroves by dumping
debris near Hanuman
Mandir, Mandala Mumbai
- 43.
A) The Revenue Officer from Kurla Tahsil Office
has registered an offence against the Officers
of Tata Com. u / s 15(1) (2) of the Environment
Protection Act, 1986 with RCF Police Station
bearing No. 32/07.
B) The Revenue Officer from Kurla Tahsil Office
has registered and offence with Shivahunagar
Police Station bearing No. 2125 / 07 u /s 15(1)
(2) of the Environmental Protection Act, 1986
against Shri. Md. Firoze Md, Idris Shaikh, 2)
Rajeshkumar S. Bhardwah, 3) Santosh
Ramlakhan Rajbhar, 4) Jawaharlal R. Jaiswal,
5) Ashraf Akhtar Shaikh, 6) Motilal Choursia for
destruction of mangroves by dumping debris &
Sand,
51 Complaint of Bombay
Environmental Action
Group, Mumbai dated
20.12.2007 received on
26.12.2007
Large scale destruction at
village Karanja, Dronagiri Tal.
Uran, Dist. Riagad.
The Collector Raigad has been asked to enquire
into the matter and submit detailed report. The
outcome of the enquiry will be reported in the next
monthly report.
52 Complaint of Bombay
Environmental Action
Group, Mumbai dated
14.11.2007 &
24.12.2007 received on
19.11.2007 &
27.12.2007.
Destruction of mangroves by
dumping debris near Diva
Railway Station Dist. Thane.
The Collector Thane has submitted detailed report
in which he has stated that enquiry has been made
into the complaint through the Revenue Officers. At
the time of enquiry it was found that mangrove
plants have been destroyed by filling of earth.
Some people tried to obstruct the Revenue Officers
hence an offence bearing No. 626/07 dt.
14.12.2007 u/s 15 of the Environmental Protection
Act, 1986 and u/s 353, 341, 504, 506 of I.P.C. has
been registered against Shri. Sanjay Rambhau
Mhatre, Pradip Dinkar Patil & 2 others with Mumbai
Police Station.
53 Complaint of Shri.
Rahul R. Chhapwale of
Andheri, Mumbai - 53
Severe damage / destruction
of mangroves by filling of
earth for hut construction at
The Collector Thane has submitted detailed report
in which he has stated that enquiry has been made
into the complaint through the Revenue Officers
Page 6 of 41
Sr.
No.
Name of the
complainant
Particulars/ Nature of the
complaint
Action taken by MCZMA/ District Collector/
Divisional Commissioner (Konkan)
dated 18.10.2007 New Yari Road, near Institute
of Fisheries, Versova,
Andheri, Mumbai.
when it was found approximately 30-35 small huts
have been constructed in the Govt. land bearing S.
No. 83 A of village Versova. But the construction is
found to have not been made on the mangrove
plants. The Encroachment removal Department has
been asked to demolish the structures.
54 Complaint of
Paramparik Macchimar
Bachav Kruti Samiti,
Navi Mumbai dtd.
14.11.2007 and of
Bombay Environmental
Action Group, Mumbai
dated 20.11.2007.
Destruction of mangroves by
constructing breaches in
bund thereby not allowing the
water to pass through
towards mangroves.
The Collector Raigad has submitted his enquiry
report in which he has submitted that an offence
bearing No. 28/2007 dt. 26.06.2007 u/s 15(1) of the
Environment Protection Act, 1986 with Uran Police
Station against Shri. Sashidhar Nayar Officer of the
Reliance Industry for alleged earth filling thereby
blocking the water ways causing damage to the
mangroves. Now the blockages caused by earth
filling have been removed and the natural water
ways leading towards mangroves have been freed.
55 Complaint of Bombay
Environmental Action
Group, Mumbai dated
20.11.2007
Destruction of mangroves
near Ashish Complex, Shakti
Nagar, Dahisar (E) , Mumbai
The Collector Mumbai Suburban district has
Submitted his detailed report in which he has stated
that enquiry has been made through the Revenue
Officers. The complainant Smt.Tatke was
requested to remain present, but she refused to be
present. A panchanama has been carried out on
the spot. The panchas stated that there was no
destruction of mangroves. The Tahsildar Borivali
has requested the Dahisar Police Station to
arrange patrolling on the spot to curb the further
destruction of mangrove plants.
56 Complaint of Bombay
Environmental Action
Group, Mumbai dated
4.1.2008 received on
7.1.2008.
Large scale destruction of
Mangroves near the plot of
Samarth development
Corporation at Lokhandwala
Complex back road.
The Collector Mumbai Suburban District has been
asked to enquire into the matter and submit
detailed report. The outcome of the enquiry will be
reported in the next monthly report.
57 Complaint of Bombay
Environmental Action
Group, Mumbai dated
4.1.2008 received on
7.1.2008.
Destruction of mangroves
opposite Kerala House near
Raghuleela Shopping Mall at
Vashi, Navi Mumbai.
The Collector Thane District has been asked to
enquire into the matter and submit detailed report.
The outcome of the enquiry will be reported in the
next monthly report.
58 Complaint of Bombay
Environmental Action
Group, Mumbai dated
14.1.2008 received on
16.1.2008.
Destruction of mangroves by
cutting and dumping of debris
near Gokhale College on
Gorai road, Borivali (W).
The Collector Mumbai Suburban District has been
asked to enquire into the matter and submit
detailed report. The outcome of the enquiry will be
reported in the next monthly report.
59 Complaint of Bombay
environmental Action
Group, Mumbai dated
24.1.2008 received on
30.1.2008.
Destruction of mangroves in
Sector - 8 at Charkop
Kandivali (W) Mumbai.
The Collector Mumbai Suburban District has been
asked to enquire into the matter and submit
detailed report. The outcome of the enquiry will be
reported in the next monthly report.
60 In the 27th Monthly
report submitted on
02.01.2008, it was
mentioned that in the
below mentioned cases
action is being taken
Large scale destruction at
village Karanja, Dronagiri Tal.
Uran, Dist. Raigad.
The Collector Raigad has submitted his in which he
has stated that the work of laying of Gas pipe line is
going on by M / s Gammon India Ltd. On behalf of
GAIL in Sector No. 8 of Dronagiri Node. While
laying pipes the mangroves found to have been
destroyed due to extraction. An offence with Uran
Page 7 of 41
Sr.
No.
Name of the
complainant
Particulars/ Nature of the
complaint
Action taken by MCZMA/ District Collector/
Divisional Commissioner (Konkan)
after due enquiry. The
outcome of the enquiry
is as under-
Police Station bearing No. II 1 / 2008 dtd. 5.1.2008
has been registered against Shri. S. S. Sondi u/s
15 (1) of the Environmental Protection Act, 1986.
61 In the below mentioned
cases the Revenue /
Police Authorities have
taken suo moto action.
The details of the action
taken is as under-
A) Destruction of mangroves
by filling of earth in S. No.
102/0 of village Usagaon,
Tal. Dapoli, Dist. Ratnagiri
by Bharati Shipyard.
B) Destruction of mangroves
by filling of earth in S. No.
8 / 3 of village Karla, Tal.
& Dist. Ratnagiri.
C) Destruction of mangroves
by cutting them in S. No.
121 of village Eksar, Tal.
Borivali.
A) The Collector, Ratnagiri vide his report dtd.
24.12.2007 submitted that Shri. Prashant
Vanarkar of Dabhol, Tal. Dapoli has vide his
application complained that M/s Bharati
Shipyard has started unauthorized extraction of
earth in the land bearing S. NO. 102/0 of village
Usagaon, Tal. Dapoli Thereby causing
destruction to the Tahsildar revealed the fact
hence the Tahahsildar Dapoli has registered an
offence with Dapoli Police Station bearing No.
97/2007 dtd. 6/12/07 u/s 15 of the
Environmental Protection Act, 1986 against
Shri. J. J. R. David General Manager, Bharati
Shipyard Co. Pvt. Ltd.
B) Tahsildar Ratnagiri conducted an suo moto
enquiry, after getting knowledge of the news
cutting published in the Daily Punys Nagari,
When it was found that Shahid Noor
Mohammed Bhatkar of village Karla, Tal.
Ratnagiri caused destruction to mangroves by
filling of earth in the land bearing S. No. 8 /3. An
offence bearing No. 59/ 2007 dt. 20.12.2007 has
been registered against Shri. Bhatkar with
Ratnagiri Police Station u/s 15 of the
Environmental Protection Act, 1986.
C) After getting knowledge that some persons are
cutting mangrove trees in the land bearing S.
No. 121 of village Eksar, Tal. Borivali belonging
to Shri. Narayan Daji Samant for constructing
Kaccha huts, Talathi Eksar registered an
offence bearing No. 2239/ 07 dtd. 17.12.2007
with M.H.B. Police Station against (1) Shri.
Rameshchandra Daulat Rambhadiya, 2)
Santokhsing Ratansingh Vasistha, 3) Jasbirsing
Ratansingh Vasishta , 4) Narayanlal Jalaram
Prajapati , 5) Harjeetsing Jogindersingh u/s 15
of the Environmental Protection Act, 1986.
62 Complaint of Jt.
Secretary, mangrove
Society of India
(Mumbai), Mumbai
dated 17.1.2008
addressed to the Addl.
Chief Secretary (Rev.)
Mantralaya, Mumbai
received through
Mantralaya on
02.02.2008.
Large scale destruction of
mangroves for aquaculture in
Sector 8 of Charkop,
Kandivali (W), Mumbai.
The Collector Mumbai Suburban District has been
asked to enquire into the matter and submit
detailed report. The outcome of the enquiry will be
reported in the next monthly report.
63 Press cutting received
from the Environment
Dept. letter dt. Nil
Large scale destruction of
mangroves in Uran Taluka of
Raigad District.
The Collector Raigad has been asked to enquire
into the matter and submit detailed report. The
outcome of the enquiry will be reported in the next
Page 8 of 41
Sr.
No.
Name of the
complainant
Particulars/ Nature of the
complaint
Action taken by MCZMA/ District Collector/
Divisional Commissioner (Konkan)
received in this Office
on 8.2.2008.
monthly report.
64 Complaint received
from the Environment
dept. D. O. letter dt.
16.2.2008 received in
this Office on
20.2.2008.
Reckless destruction of
mangroves in the area
between Dahisar & Mira
Road (East) Mumbai.
The Collector Mumbai Suburban District has been
asked to enquire into the matter and submit
detailed report. The outcome of the enquiry will be
reported in the next monthly report.
65 Complaint of Bombay
Environmental Action
Group, Mumbai dated
25.2.2008 received on
27.2.2008.
Destruction of mangroves at
Charkop Kandivali (W)
Mumbai and near Kasheli
Bridge Bhiwandi Dist. Thane.
The Collector Mumbai Suburban & Thane District
has been asked to enquire into the matter and
submit detailed report. The outcome of the enquiry
will be reported in the next monthly report.
66 Complaint of Bombay
Environmental Action
Group, Mumbai dated
4.1.2008 received on
7.1.2008
Destruction of mangroves
opposite Kerala House near
Raghuleela Shopping Mall at
Vashi Navi Mumbai.
The Collector Thane District has submitted his
detailed report in which he has stated that an
enquiry has been made through the Revenue
Officers & Ward Officer of C Ward, Vashi Navi
Mumbai. During the course of enquiry it was found
that waste material has been dumped between
Raghuleela Mall & Kerala House but destruction of
mangroves was not found at the site. Navi Mumbai
Municipal Corporation has appointed a team to
prevent / to take action those persons who are
dumping debris w.e.f. 1.1.2007.
67 Complaint of Bombay
Environmental Action
Group, Mumbai dated
14.1.2008 received on
16.1.2008.
Destruction of mangroves by
cutting and dumping of debris
near Gokhale College on
Gorai Road, Borivali (W).
The Collector Mumbai Suburban District has
submitted his detailed report. Tashildar Borivali has
visited the spot & enquired into the matter. During
the course enquiry it is revealed that the land
bearing S. No 290 belonged to Central Govt. and
used for Monitory Station. Some people are
engaged in preparation of Cement Blocks on the
spot which is beyond 50 meters of Mangrove trees.
The workers have been asked to stop any further
activity. Destruction of mangroves was not found on
the spot.
68 Complaint of Bombay
Environmental Action
Group, Mumbai dated
4.1.2008 received on
7.1.2008.
Large scale destruction of
Mangroves near the plot of
Samarth Development
Corporation at Lokhandwala
Complex back road.
The Collector Mumbai Suburban District has
submitted his detailed report. Tahsildar Andheri has
enquired into the matter. During the course of
enquiry it is revealed that M/s Jyoti Samarth
Developers have done earth filling work on the
lands owned by them in the last 10-15 days.
Destruction of Junglee Bhendi trees by way of
cutting them was found. Destruction of mangrove
trees was not found on the spot as alleged.
69 Complaint of Bombay
Environmental Action
Group, Mumbai dtd.
4.3.2008 received on
5.3.2008.
Destruction of mangroves at
Belapur Creek.
The Collector, Thane was asked to enquire into the
matter. He has submitted the report on 29.3.2008 in
which he has stated that the Revenue Officers
along with Asst. Port Supervisor visited the site but
destruction of mangroves was not found on the
spot. At the time of visit it was found that on the
eastern side of the Belapur creek earth filling work
was going on. But since the area falls within Panvel
Tahsil of Raigad District they have reported the
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complainant
Particulars/ Nature of the
complaint
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Divisional Commissioner (Konkan)
matter to the Collector, Raigad. The Collector
Raigad has been asked to enquire in to matter.
Outcome of the enquiry will be reported in the next
monthly report.
70 Complaint of Bombay
Environmental Action
Group, Mumbai dtd.
26.3.2008 received on
28.3.2008.
Destruction of mangroves at
Lokhandwala complex,
Andheari (West), Mumbai.
An enquiry was made on the complaint received
from the complainant and the outcome of the
enquiry was reported in the 29th Monthly Report
submitted to the Hon. Court. Now, the complainant
has requested to rectify the report as they are still
of the opinion about destruction of mangroves is
still going on the spot. The Collector, Mumbai
Suburban District has been asked to make through
enquiry into the matter again. Outcome of the
enquiry will be reported in the next monthly report.
71 Complaint of Bombay
Environmental Action
Group, Mumbai dtd.
25.3.2008 received on
28.3.2008.
Destruction of mangroves
opp. Kerala House near
Reghuleela Shopping Mall
Vashi, Navi Mumbai.
An enquiry was made on the complaint received
from the complainant and the outcome of the
enquiry was reported in the 29th Monthly Report
submitted to the Hon. Court. Now, the complainant
has requested to rectify the report as they are still
of the opinion that destruction of mangroves is still
going on the spot by dumping debris. The Collector,
Thane has been asked to make thorough enquiry
into the matter again. Outcome of the enquiry will
be reported in the next monthly report.
72 Complaint of Joint
Secretary, Mangrove
Society of India,
Mumbai dtd. 17.1.2008
addressed to the Addl.
Chief Secretary
(Revenue) Mantralaya,
Mumbai and Bombay
Environmental Action
Group, Mumbai.
Large scale destruction of
mangroves for aquaculture in
Sector 8 of Charkop,
Kandivali (W) Mumbai
The Collector, Mumbai Suburban District has
submitted his enquiry report in which he has stated
that Revenue Officers visited the site i.e. S. NO. 41,
Sector No. 8 of village Charkop, Tal. Borivali when
destruction of about 35 mangrove trees found to
have been made by some unknown persons for the
construction of 80 feet wide road. Police Authorities
have been informed to register an offence against
the unknown persons.
73 Press cutting received
from Environmental
Dept. dt. nil received in
this office on 8.2.2008.
Large scale destruction of
mangroves in Uran Taluka of
Raigad District.
The Collector, Raigad District has submitted his
enquiry report in which he has stated that Revenue
Officers visited the site when it was found that
laying of Gas pipe line work was going on behalf of
M/s GAIL Co. causing destruction to mangroves.
An offence u / s 15(1) of the Environmental
Protection Act, 1986 bearing No. 01/08 dtd.
5.1.2008 has already been registered against Shri.
S. S. Sodhi, Officer of GAIL Co.
74 Complaint of Bombay
Environmental Action
Group, Mumbai dtd.
25.2.2008 received on
27.2.2008.
Destruction of mangroves
near Kashedi Bridge,
Bhiwandi, Dist. Thane.
The Collector, Thane District has submitted his
enquiry report in which he has stated that Revenue
Officers visited the site when destruction of
mangroves by filling of rabid was found on the spot.
An offence bearing No. II 38 / 08 dtd. 28.3.2008 u /
s 15(1) of the Environment Protection Act, 1986
with Narpoli Station has been registered against the
Driver of Truck No MH-04-DD-7983.
75 Complaint of Bombay
Environmental Action
Large scale destruction of
mangroves at Versova
The Collector Mumbai Suburban District has been
asked to enquire into the matter and submit
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Divisional Commissioner (Konkan)
Group, Mumbai dated
4.4.2008 received on
7.4.2008.
pumping Station near the
Four Bungalows crossing
Lokhandwala, Mumbai.
detailed report. The outcome of the enquiry will be
reported in the next monthly report.
76 Complaint of
Paramparik Macchimar
Bachao Kriti Samiti,
Navi Mumbai dated
4.4.2008 received on
9.4.2008
Large scale destruction of
mangroves by earth filling
near CRZ area at JNPT
Nhava-Sheva Tal. Uran
District Raigad.
The Collector Raigad District has been asked to
enquire into the matter and submit detailed report.
The outcome of the enquiry will be reported in the
next monthly report.
77 Complaint of Shri.
Prashant Shinde,
Executive Director,
Sushtridyan, Mumbai
dated 15.4.2008
received on 16.4.2008.
Large scale destruction of
mangroves by earth filling
near coastal area between
Sion-Mahul, Mumbai.
The Collector Mumbai Suburban District has been
asked to enquire into the matter and submit
detailed report. The outcome of the enquiry will be
reported in the next monthly report.
78 Complaint of Bombay
Environmental Action
Group, Mumbai dated
16.4.2008.
Large scale destruction of
mangroves by earth filling
near Tata Power Company
near Mahul creek area
Mumbai.
The Collector Mumbai Suburban District has been
asked to enquire into the matter and submit
detailed report. The outcome of the enquiry will be
reported in the next monthly report.
79 The Detailed of Suo
moto action taken by
the Police Department
is as under.
Cutting of mangrove trees
and filling of land by earth
thereby causing destruction
of mangroves in S. No 271 /
6, 272 / 2, 286 / 6,
7,9,3,11,4,5, & S. No. 287 / 4
of village Navghar, Tal.
Thane.
The Superintendent of Police Thane (Rural) vide
his report dtd. 9/4/2008 has reported that on the
complaints filed by Shri. Ganesh Keshav Patil,
Administrative Officer, Mira Bhayander Municipal
Corporation with Mira Road Police Station, offences
bearing No. II 70 & II 71 / 2008 have been
registered against Oswal Builders with Mira Road
Police Station u / s 15 & 19 of the Environment
Protection Act, 1986.
80 Complaint of Bombay
Environmental Action
Group, Mumbai dated
21.4.2008 received on
24.4.2008.
Large scale destruction of
mangroves at Juhu Versova
Link Road.
The Collector, Mumbai Suburban District has
submitted his enquiry report on 29.5.2008 in which
he has stated that enquiry has been made through
the Revenue Officers in which it was revealed that
earth filling has been made on the Govt. land
bearing S. No. 161 of village Versova between the
Amitkunj CHS and Nana Nani Park. But the earth
filling is beyond the mangroves, was not found on
the spot as alleged.
81 Complaint of Shri.
Sukumar Killedar of
Save Mangroves and
Save Navi Mumbai
existence of Nerul Navi
Mumbai dtd. 21.4.2008.
Destruction of mangroves at
Kharghar, Nerul and other
areas of Navi Mumbai.
The Collector, Thane and Raigad district has been
asked to enquire into the matter and submit enquiry
report. The outcome of the enquiry will be reported
in the next monthly report.
82 Complaint of Shri.
Sukumar Killedar of
Nerul Navi Mumbai dtd.
24.4.2008.
Destruction of mangroves by
earth filling along the Palm
Beach Road, Navi Mumbai.
The Collector, Thane district has been asked to
enquire into the matter and submit enquiry report.
The outcome of the enquiry will be reported in the
next monthly report.
83 Complaint of Bombay
Environmental Action
Group, Mumbai dated
21.4.2008 received on
24.4.2008.
Large scale destruction of
mangroves near Kolshet Jetty
Thane District.
The Collector, Mumbai Suburban district has been
asked to enquire into the matter and submit enquiry
report. The outcome of the enquiry will be reported
in the next monthly report.
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Action taken by MCZMA/ District Collector/
Divisional Commissioner (Konkan)
84 Complaint of Shri.
Chandrashekhar
Architect of Andheri (E)
Mumbai dtd. 12.5.2008.
Auction of mangroves
covered plots at village
Manori & Gorai by M.T.D.C.
The Collector, Mumbai Suburban district has been
asked to enquire into the matter and submit enquiry
report. The outcome of the enquiry will be reported
in the next monthly report.
85 Complaint of Bombay
Environmental Action
Group, Mumbai dated
4.4.2008 received on
7.4.2008.
Large scale destruction of
mangroves at Versova
Pumping Station near the
Four Bungalows crossing,
Lokhandwala, Mumbai
The Collector, Mumbai Suburban district has
submitted his enquiry report on 29.5.2008. Enquiry
through the Revenue Officer revealed that S. No.
120 of village Versova Tal. Andheri is owned by
Maharashtra Housing Board and Brihanmumbai
Municipal Corporation is using the land, towards
the Lokhandwala Complex end, for dumping waste
material thereby causing destruction to the
mangroves. Instructions have been issued to the
Assistant Municipal Corporation K / P ward, B.M.C.
to stop dumping activity immediately.
86 The details of suo moto
action taken by
Revenue Department
(Collector Mumbai
Suburban District) is as
under:
A) Felling of mangroves
trees for earth filling and
dwelling purpose.
B) Destruction of
mangroves by earth
filling in S. No. 275 of
Village Kanjur , Tal.
Kurla.
A) Talathi Eksar, Tal. Borivali along with Police
Inspector of M.H.B. Police Station visited the
land bearing S. No. 221 of village Eksar, Tal.
Borivali When it was found that Galli (Lane) No.
14 of Ganpat Patil Nagar towards the end of
Nallah some un identified persons have felled
mangroves trees for construction purpose. An
offence with M.H.B. Police Station bearing No.
876/ 08 dtd. 17.5.2008 u /s 15(1) of the
Environment Protection Act, 1986 has been
registered against the unidentified persons.
B) Revenue Authorities found some un identified
have done earth filling in the land bearing S.
NO. 275 in village Kanjur thereby causing
damage to the mangrove trees. An offence with
Vikroli Police Station bearing No. 8 / 2008 dtd.
27.3.2008 u / s 15 (1) of the Environment
Protection Act, 1986 has been registered,
against the un identified persons.
87 Complaint of Bombay
Environmental Action
Group, Mumbai dated
29.5.2008 received on
30.5.2008.
Large scale destruction of
mangroves at Sewri-Mumbai
The Collector, Mumbai district has been asked to
enquire into the matter and submit enquiry report.
The outcome of the enquiry will be reported in the
next monthly report.
88 Complaint of Shri.
Pandurang Phundkar,
Leader of Opposition,
Mah. Legislative,
Mumbai dt. 26.5.2008.
Illegal construction by
Continental Warehousing
Corpn. Nhava Sheva by
cutting mangrove trees at
Navghar, Tal. Uran.
The Collector, Raigad district has been asked to
enquire into the matter and submit enquiry report.
The outcome of the enquiry will be reported in the
next monthly report.
89 Complaint of Shri.
Sukumar Killedar of
Nerul Navi Mumbai dt.
24.4.2008.
Destruction of mangroves by
earth filling along the Palm
Beach Road, Navi Mumbai.
The Collector, Thane district has submitted his
enquiry report in which he has stated that the land
covered by mangrove trees has been handed over
to Forest Dept. Thane according to the notification
dt. 18.1./2007. The Range Forest Officer, Thane
vide his letter dt. 25.6.2008 addressed to the
Tahsildar Thane has reported that destruction of
mangroves either by cutting or by filling with debris
was not found on the spot as alleged by the
Complainant.
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Divisional Commissioner (Konkan)
90 Complaint of Bombay
Environmental Action
Group, Mumbai dated
21.4.2008 received on
24.4.2008.
Large scale destruction of
mangroves near Kolshet Jetty
Thane District.
The Collector, Thane district has submitted his
enquiry report in which has stated that enquiry has
been made through the Revenue Officer when it is
revealed that Custom Dept. has permitted the local
farmers of Kolshet village to construct a road
towards the Kolshet creek. Since the road was
damaged due to rain, the villagers have renovated
the road. Destruction of mangroves was not found
on the spot as alleged.
91 Complaint of Shri.
Chandrashekhar
Architect of Andheri (E)
Mumbai dt. 12.5.2008.
Auction of mangroves
covered plots at village
Manori & Gorai by M.T.D.C.
The collector, Mumbai Suburban district has
submitted his enquiry report in which he has stated
that the local Revenue Officers along with Shri.
Navile P.Desouza & Sabestine Gabru,
representatives of the Complainant Shri.
Chandrashekhar, visited lands of village Manori &
Gorai, Tal. Borivali given to M.T.D.C. on lease
basis. During the visit destruction of mangroves
was no found.
92 Complaint of Shri.
Prashant Shinde,
Executive Director,
Sushtridyan, Mumbai
and Bombay
Environmental Action
Group, Mumbai dtd.
16.4.2008.
Large scale destruction of
mangroves by earth filling
near Sion-Mahul Creek area
of Mumbai
The collector, Mumbai Suburban district has
submitted his enquiry report in which he has stated
that local Revenue Officers along with the
representatives of the Complainant and the Officers
of Tata Power Company visited the site. During the
course of visit, it was revealed that the Tata
Company has constructed water outfall channels
with prior permission from the Ministry of
Environment, Govt. of India and the Greater
Mumbai Municipal Corporation. It was also
revealed the construction is out of 50 meters
distance from the existing mangrove area.
Statements of the representative of the complainant
have been recorded in which they have agreed that
violation of the Coastal Regulation Zone or
destruction of mangrove trees has not been done
by the company.
93 Complaint of Bombay
Environmental Action
Group, Mumbai dtd.
2.7.2008 received on
4.7.2008.
Large scale destruction of
mangroves near Tata Power
Plant Mahul-Mumbai.
Collector, Mumbai City has been asked to enquire
into the matter and submit enquiry report. The
outcome of the enquiry will be reported in the next
Monthly Report.
94 Complaint of Shri.
Phoujdar Rangi Gond,
Chairman, Zuggi
Zopadi Seva Samitti,
Bhyender (E), Dist.
Thane dt. 24.6.2008
received on 1.7.2008.
Destruction of mangroves
near village Khari &
Ghodhunder, Bhaynder (E),
Dist. Thane.
Collector, Thane has been asked to enquire into
the matter and submit enquiry report. The outcome
of the enquiry will be reported in the next Monthly
Report.
95 Complaint of Chairman,
Maharashtra Seva
Snagh, Dahisar (E),
Mumbai dtd. 27.5.2008
received through
Environment Dept.
Mantralaya, Mumbai on
Massive & frequent cutting of
the mangroves forest in and
around Dahisar-Borivali area.
Collector, Mumbai Suburban District has been
asked to enquire into the matter and submit enquiry
report. The outcome of the enquiry will be reported
in the next Monthly Report.
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Action taken by MCZMA/ District Collector/
Divisional Commissioner (Konkan)
16.7.2005.
96 Complaint of A
Concerned Citizen
received on 11.7.2008.
Destruction of mangroves in
S. No. 263 Northern side of
Marve Road, behind Natural
Granite Godown between
Malvani Church and Marve
village.
Collector, Mumbai Suburban District has been
asked to enquire into the matter and submit enquiry
report. The outcome of the enquiry will be reported
in the next Monthly Report.
97 Complaint of Bombay
Environmental Action
Group, Mumbai dtd.
29.5.2008
Large scale destruction of
mangroves at Sewari
Mumbai.
The Collector, Mumbai city vide his report dt.
2.7.2008 Revenue Officers visited the site
described as Sayyed Muradshah Darga near
Shivadi fort behind Colgate Factory, when they
found that construction work of Gutter is going on,
on behalf of the Municipal Corporation of Grater
Mumbai. Enquiry revealed that destruction of
mangroves due to filling did not take place on the
spot Collector, Mumbai City has submitted digital
images of the spot.
98 The detail of the suo
moto action taken by
the Revenue
department (Collector,
Mumbai Suburban
District) is as under.
A) On the basis of report
submitted by the Talathi
Saja Goregaon, Tal.
Borivali.
B) Tahsildar Kurla found that
some one has caused
destruction to the
mangrove trees by filling
earth in S. No. 65 of
village Kanjur.
A) On the basis of report submitted by Talathi Saja
Goregaon of Borivali, Tahsil, the Tahsildar
Borivali visited the land bearing S. No. 145 Pt.
of village Erangal , when it was found that some
unknown person have felled the mangrove
trees. Enquiry through the local villagers did not
reveal any names. An offence with Malvani
Police Station bearing No. 18/2008 dtd.
28.2.2008 has been registered u / s 15(1) (2) of
the Environmental Protection Act, 1986 against
the unknown persons.
B) Tahsildar Kurla visited S. No 65 of village Kanjur,
Tal. Kurla when it was found that M / s V.B.A.I.
Company has done earth filling within 50 meters
boundary of mangrove trees, thereby causing
destruction of the mangrove trees. An offence
with Pantnagar Police Station bearing No.
13/2008 dtd. 26.3.2008 has been registered u / s
15(1) (2) of the Environmental Protection Act,
1986 against Shri Ravi Jagdale , Site Engineer
of the Co.
99 Complaint of Chairman,
Maharashtra Seva
Sangh, Dahisar (E),
Mumbai dtd. 27.6.2008
received through Forest
Dept. Mantralaya,
Mumbai on 21.8.2008.
Large scale destruction of
mangroves near Hiranandani
Bridge, Dahisar (West),
Mumbai.
Collector, Mumbai Suburban District has been
asked to enquire into the matter and submit enquiry
report. The outcome of the enquiry will be reported
in the next Monthly Report.
100 Complaint of Shri.
Phoujdar Rangi Gond,
Chairman, Zuggi
Zopadi Seva Samiti,
Bhyender (E), Dist.
Thane dtd. 24.6.2008
received on 1.7.2008.
Destruction of mangroves
near village Khari &
Ghodbunder, Bhaynder (E),
Dist. Thane.
Collection, Thane vide his report dt. 28.8.2008
submitted that an enquiry has been made through
the Tahsildar Thane. Tahsildar Thane visited the
alleged site at village Khari and Ghodbunder. At
both the places, it was found that already there
were building on the site and asphalted internal
roads have been provided b y the Municipal
Corporation. No mangroves were found existing on
the site. The visit to the site near the Highway at
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complaint
Action taken by MCZMA/ District Collector/
Divisional Commissioner (Konkan)
Varsave revealed that some digging was found at
some places in S. No. 97, 98 and 47. The land was
found to be marshy with 2-3 feet water. In survey
No. 44, some trees were seen but it was not clear
whether those were the mangroves. But no land
filling was found on or around the said trees.
101 Complaint of Chairman,
Maharashtra Seva
Sangh, Dahisar (E),
Mumbai dtd. 27.5.2008
received through
Environment Dept.
Mantralaya, Mumbai on
16.7.2008.
Massive & frequent cutting of
the mangroves forest in and
around Dahisar-Borivali area.
Collector, Mumbai Suburban District has submitted
his enquiry report dt. 30.8.2008 in which he has
stated that the Revenue Officers visited the site i.e.
S. No. 306 opp. Hiranandani Bldg., along with Shri.
Harish Shetty, the Complainant. While visiting the
site it was found that it is an agricultural land and
there is earth filling done during the last two years.
Existence of mangrove trees not found on the spot.
102 Anonymous Complaint
of A Concerned Citizen
received on 11.7.2008.
Destruction of mangroves in
S. No. 263 Northern side of
Marve Road, behind Natural
Granite Godown between
Malvani Church and Mave
village.
Collector, Mumbai Suburban District has submitted
his enquiry report dt. 30.8.2008 in which he has
stated that the Revenue Officers visited the site and
found that some unknown persons have done
debris filling work in the land bearing S. No. 263 of
village Malvani owned by Smt. Shantabai Laxman
Chinchecha. But no destruction of mangrove was
found on the spot.
103 The details of the suo
moto action taken by
the Police department
(Superintendent of
Police, Thane (Rural) is
as under.
Destruction of mangroves
found to have been done in
S. No. 30 of village
Bhayander owned by Shri.
Narayan Patil. The complaint
has been filed by Garden &
tree Authority, Mira -
Bhayander Municipal
Corporation.
Shri. Irkar, Head Dept. of Garden and Trees, Mira
Bhyander Municipal Corporation filed a complaint
that some unknown persons have caused
destruction of mangrove trees in S. NO. 30 (behind
Pancharatna Building) Bhayander (East) owned by
Shri. Narayan Patil. An Offence bearing No. 123/
2008 with Mira Bhayander Police Station has been
registered against the unknown persons u / s 15 &
19 of the Environmental Protection Act, 186. The
Police are investigating the matter.
104 Complaint of Bombay
Environmental Action
group, Mumbai dtd.
24.9.2008 received on
26.9.2008
Destruction of mangroves at
Charkop Kandivali (W)
Collector, Mumbai Suburban District has been
asked to enquire into the matter and submit the
enquiry report. The outcome of the enquiry will be
reported in the next Monthly Report.
105 Complaint of Bombay
Environmental Action
Group, Mumbai dtd,
30.9.2008 received on
3.10.2008
Destruction of mangroves
Millat Nagar Andheri (W)
Collector, Mumbai Suburban District has been
asked to enquire into the matter and submit the
enquiry report. The outcome of the enquiry will be
reported in the next Monthly Report.
106 Complaint of Bombay
Environmental Action
Group, Mumbai dtd.
5.12.2008
Destruction of mangroves at
Mansarovar, Navi Mumbai.
Collector, Raigad District has been asked to enquire
into the matter and submit enquire report. The
outcome of the enquiry will be reported in the next
Monthly Report.
107 Complaint of Bombay
environmental Action
Group, Mumbai dtd.
11.12.2008.
Destruction of mangroves at
Dahisar (W) Mumbai.
Collector, Mumbai Suburban District has been
asked to enquiry report. The outcome of the
enquiry will be reported in the next Monthly Report.
108 Complaint received
from the Environment
Dept. Mantralaya,
News published in the
Marathi daily Loksatta dtd.
6.12.2008 about
Collector, Raigad District has been asked to enquire
into the matter and submit enquiry report. The
outcome of the enquiry will be reported in the next
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complainant
Particulars/ Nature of the
complaint
Action taken by MCZMA/ District Collector/
Divisional Commissioner (Konkan)
Mumbai vide letter dtd.
6.12.2008.
indiscriminate felling of
Mangrove trees in and
around Kharghar, Kamothe
area of Navi Mumbai.
Monthly Report.
109 Photos showing the
destruction of
mangroves received
from Environment Dept.
Vide letter dt.
11.12.2008.
Colour photographs showing
the destruction of mangrove
trees in Govt. land bearing S.
No. 15 of village Navghar,
Tal. & Dist. Thane
Collector, Thane District has been asked to enquire
into the matter and submit enquiry report. The
outcome of the enquiry will be reported in the next
Monthly Report.
110 Complaint of Bombay
Environmental Action
Group, Mumbai dtd.
24.9.2009.
Destruction of Mangroves at
Charkop-Kandivali, Mumbai.
Collector, Mumbai Suburban District has submitted
his enquiry report dtd. 30.12.2008 in which he has
stated that enquiry through the Tahsildar Borivali
revealed that destruction of mangroves has taken
place in some part of the Govt. land bearing S. No.
149 B / 01 of village Kandivali Tal. Borivali. An
offence bearing No. LAC 2680 dtd. 2.12.2008 has
been registered against (1) Abdul Rahim Akbar Ali
Khan (2) Laxman Maruti Jadhav, (3) Karamatali
Rahmat Shaikh & (4) Lanjekar with Charkop Police
Station u / s 15(1) (2) of the Environmental
Protection Act, 1986.
111 Complaint of Bombay
Environmental Action
Group received on
6.4.2009.
Destruction of mangroves at
Versova.
Collector, Mumbai Suburban District has been
asked to enquire into the matter and to submit
enquiry report. His report is still awaited. Outcome
of the enquiry will be report in the next Monthly
Report.
112 Complaint of Bombay
Environmental Action
Group received on
8.4.2009.
Destruction of mangroves at
Bhyander ( W)
Collector, Thane District has been asked to enquire
into the matter and to submit enquiry report. His
report is still awaited. Outcome of the enquiry will
be report in the next Monthly Report.
113 Complaint of Bombay
Environmental Action
Group received on
8.4.2009.
Destruction of mangroves at
Vasai.
Collector, Thane District has been asked to enquire
into the matter and to submit enquiry report. His
report is still awaited. Outcome of the enquiry will
be report in the next Monthly Report.
114 Complaint of Bombay
Environmental Action
Group received on
8.4.2009.
Destruction of mangroves at
Revdanda.
Collector, Raigad District has been asked to enquire
into the matter and to submit enquiry report. His
report is still awaited. Outcome of the enquiry will
be report in the next Monthly Report.
115 Complaint from
Environment
Department,
Mantralaya, Mumbai
400 032 received on
6.4.2009.
Destruction of mangroves by
MMRDA project close to
MMRDA Office.
Collector, Mumbai Suburban District has been
asked to enquire into the matter and to submit
enquiry report. His report is still awaited. Outcome
of the enquiry will be report in the next Monthly
Report.
116 Complaint of Bombay
Environmental Action
Group received on
23.3.2009.
Massive destruction of
mangroves in the Kalwa
Dombivali belt.
Collector, Thane District has submitted his enquiry
report in which it is stated that there is some
destruction of mangroves and illegal sand dredging
near the Koper creek Dombivali belt. An offence
No. 47/ 09 against the unknown person has been
lodged under Environment Protection Act, 1986 u /
s 15. Further he noted that one Mr. Shatrughan
Govind Malla and 3 others were busy in
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transporting sand through small vessels. So
offence u / s 379 and 34 under the provision of
Indian Penal Code has been lodged.
117 Complaint of
Maharashtra Pollution
Control Board received
on 5.5.2009
Destruction of Mangroves at
Malad (East)
Such type of complaint has already been received
in the month of February, 2009 and reported to the
Hon. High Court in 41st Monthly Report.
Collector, Mumbai Suburban District has been
asked to enquire into the present matter and to
submit enquiry report. His report is still awaited.
Outcome of the enquiry will be reported in the next
Monthly Report.
118 Complaint of Smt.
Nayanatai Gajanan
Mhatre, Corporator,
Mira Bhyander Nagar
Palika, received on
27.4.2009.
Destruction of mangroves at
Bhyander (W).
Collector, Thane District has been asked to enquire
into the matter and to submit enquiry report. His
report is still awaited. Outcome of the enquiry will
be reported in the next Monthly Report.
119 Complaint received
from Revenue & Forest
Department,
Mantralaya, received
on 6.5.2009.
Destruction of mangroves at
Palm Beach Road, Nerul,
Navi Mumbai.
Collector, Thane District has been asked to enquire
into the matter and to submit enquiry report. His
report is still awaited. Out come of the enquiry will
be reported in the next Monthly Report.
120 The details of suo-moto
action by the Revenue
Officers (Collector,
MSD and Collector,
Raigad) is as under.
A) Destruction of
mangroves by filling of
earth at Trombay,
Sion-Panvel Road.
B) Destruction of
mangroves at village
Dighode- Borkhar,
Taluka Uran, Dist.
Raigad.
A) The Collector, Mumbai Suburban District has
submitted his report which is received in this
office on 4th May, 2009, in which he has stated
that the Revenue Officers along with the Talathis
Mahul, Chembur and Turbhe has made joint
inspection at village Mandala, Taluka Kurla,
Survey ; No. 80, CTS No. 6 / 1 on 17.3.2009. It
is noticed that unauthorized earth filling has
been done in the creek by an unknown person.
Accordingly, FIR has been lodge at Trombay
Police Station, under section 15 (1) of the
Environment Protection Act 1996 against the
unknown person.
B) As per report letter dated 8.4.2009, received
from Collector, Raigad, on receipt of an email
from Shri. Manish, the Collector, Raigad got the
matter enquired. According to the said report at
village Dighode - Borkhar the Khar land
department was doing the work of boundary at
the site by using the JCB machine. While doing
so the destruction of Mangroves has been
caused on both side of the bund.
Accordingly Circle officer, Koproli, Taluks, Uran
has registered an offence bearing No. - FIRII/
11/2009, dated 17.1.2009 at Uran Police
Station, against the unknown person.
121 Complaint of Bombay
Environmental Action
Group, Mumbai, dated
25.5.2009.
Destruction of mangroves
along the Agardanda Roha
Road.
Collector, Raigad District has submitted his enquiry
report dated 24.6.2009 in which it is stated that
enquiry has been conducted through the Sub
Divisional Officer, Mangaon and Alibag. During the
course of enquiry destruction of mangroves was not
found. However, Collector Raigad has directed the
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S.D.Os. Mangaon & Alibag to ascertain the exact
place of incident from the Complainant and make
necessary enquiry in the matter and submit the
report.
122 Complaint of Shri. Dilip
Mukund Patil of Vasai,
Dist.Thane dt.
15.5.2008
Destruction of mangroves in
S. No. 36 of village Morwa,
Tal. Dist. Thane
Collector, Thane District has been asked to enquire
into the matter and to submit enquiry report. His
report is still awaited. Out of the enquiry will be
reported in the next Monthly Report.
123 Complaint of Bombay
Environmental Action
Group, Mumbai dt.
4.6.2009.
Destruction of mangroves at
Radhaswami Satsang Road,
Bhyander (West) Dist. Thane
Collector, Thane District has submitted his enquiry
report on 6.7.2009. In the enquiry report it is stated
that enquiry conducted through the local Revenue
Officer revealed that earth / rabid filling work has
been done by the unknown persons in S. No. 228,
229 of village Bhyander adjacent to the
Radhaswami Satsang Prarthana Hall, Bhayander
causing damage to the mangrove trees in that land.
An offence has been registered bearing No. II
19/09, dated 2.7.2009 with Bhyander Police Station
against unknown persons u/s 15 & 19 of the
Environment Protection Act, 1986.
124 Complaint of Bombay
Environmental Action
Group, Mumbai dtd
12.6.2009
Destruction of mangroves at
Jesal Park, Khadi Kinara
Road Bhayander (East) Dist.
Thane.
Collector, Thane District has been asked enquire
into the matter and to submit enquiry report. His
report is still awaited. Outcome of the enquiry will
be reported in the next Monthly Report.
125 Complaint of Bombay
Environmental Action
Group, Mumbai dtd.
15.6.2009.
Destruction of mangroves at
Poonam Sagar Complex,
Mira Road (East), Dist.
Thane.
Collector, Thane District has been asked to enquire
into the matter and to submit enquiry report. His
report is still awaited. Outcome of the enquiry will
be reported in the next Monthly Report.
126 Complaint of Shri.
Namdeo Gangaram
Thakur of Dhuturm,
Tal. Uran, Dist. Raigad
dated 29.6.2009
Destruction of mangroves by
filling earth in S. No. 53 of
village Dhutum, Tal. Uran
Dist. Raigad by Shri. Dhanaji
Mahadeo Thakur, Sarpanch.
Collector, Raigad District has been asked to enquire
into the matter and to submit enquire report. His
report is still awaited. Outcome of the enquiry will
be report in the next Monthly Report.
127 Complaint of shri.
Namdeo Gangaram
Thakur of Dhutum, Tal.
Uran, Dist. Raigad
dated 29.6.2009.
Destruction of mangroves by
filling earth in S. No. 53 of
village Dhutum, Tal Uran
Dist. Raigad by Shri. Dhanaji
Mahadeo Thakur, Sarpanch.
Collector, Raigad District has been asked to enquire
into the matter and to submit enquiry report. His
report is still awaited. Outcome of the enquiry will
be report in the next Monthly Report.
128 Complaint received
from New Link Road
Residents Forum,
Mumbai dated 4.9.2009
Destruction of mangroves at
New Link Road, Dahisar
(West), Mumbai – 400068.
Collector, Mumbai Suburban District has been
asked to enquire into the matter and to submit
enquiry report. His report is still awaited. Outcome
of the enquiry will be reported in the next Monthly
Report.
129 Complaint from
Conscious Citizen
Forum, CBD, Belapur
400614 on dtd.
1.9.2009.
Destruction of mangroves by
filling of earth in Sector 50 of
Nerul, Navi Mumbai.
Collector, Thane has been asked to enquire into the
matter and to submit enquiry report. His report is
still awaited. Outcome of the enquiry will be
reported in the next Monthly Report.
130 Complaint from
Bombay Environmental
Action Group, Mumbai
Destruction of mangroves at
Mankhurda-Vashi Road.
Collector, Mumbai Suburban District has submitted
an enquiry report dated 4.1.2010 wherein it has
been stated that Sub Divisional Officer M.S.D. had
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dtd. 26.9.2009 and
received through Fax
on 29.9.2009.
visited the spot of village Mandala S.No. 80 CTS
No. 6/1. It was found that destruction of mangrove
had taken place along Sion Panvel Highway by
constructing temporary structures. Also dumping of
rabid was found on the spot. Dumping of rabid was
found to have been carried out in the night.
The temporary structures constructed on the land
have been removed by the Encroachment Deptt.
And forest Deptt. On 3.12.2009. However, during
the visit on 19.12.2009 it was found that again
structures on the said land have been constructed.
Action is being taken to remove these structures.
Further report on the progress in the matter will be
submitted in the next Monthly Report. It is also
submitted that the area in question has been
declared as Protected Forest and the same has
been already handed over to the Forest Deptt. And
primarily it is the responsibility of Forest
Department to take necessary action for protection
of mangroves on the area.
131 Complaint from
Bombay Environmental
Action Group, Mumbai
dtd. 9.11.2009 and
received through Fax
on 11.11.2009.
Destruction of mangroves
between Diva and Dombivili
of Thane District.
Collector, Thane has submitted his detailed report
as on 30.11.2009 in which he has stated that an
offence bearing No. 63/2009 dtd. 29.3.2009 against
unknown persons with Mumbar Police Station for
destruction of mangroves trees by storing sand
along the Railway line between Diva & Dombivali.
During the course of re-enquiry through the
Revenue Officers it was found that one Shri. Satish
Pujari was responsible for destruction of
mangroves on account of construction of an illegal
structure in S. No. 17 along the Mumbra creek. An
offence bearing No. 129 / 09 dtd. 10.9.2009 with
Kalwa Police Station against Shri. Satish Pujari
under the Environmental Protection Act. As regards
the present complaint, destruction of mangroves
was not found at the place.
132 The details of suo moto
action taken by the
Revenue Officers of
Raigad District is as
under.
On receiving the complaint
about destruction of
mangroves from the creek
near Pargaon & Waghivali
villages, from Shri. Mahendra
Patil, Sarpanch,
Grampanchayat Pargaon,
Tal. Panvel, action was taken
by the Tahsildar Panvel.
Collector, Raigad has submitted an enquiry report
dtd. 2.1.2010 in which it is stated that on receiving
the complaint from Shri. Mahendra Patil, Sarpanch,
Group Gram Panchayat, Pargaon, Tal. Panvel
about the destruction of mangroves trees from the
creek near Pargaon & Waghivali villages, Tahsildar
Panvel along with Revenue & Police personnel’s
during the course of site inspection of creek near
Owala Bridge towards north the Tahsildar Panvel
found destruction of mangrove trees due to
unauthorized sand excavation. An offence under
Environment Protection Act with Panvel Police
Station bearing No. II 360/09 dtd. 11.9.2009 has
been registered against Shri. Santosh Dhanaji
Mhatre, the sand excavator, his six labourers &
Poclain Driver.
133 The details of suo moto
action taken by the
According to the news item
published in the Times of
Collector, Raigad has submitted an enquiry report
dtd. 2.1.2010. A news item was published in the
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Revenue Officers of
Raigad District is as
under:
India dtd. 14.7.2009,
Tahsildar Panvel took action.
Times of India dtd. 14.7.2009 that destruction of
mangroves took place due to unauthorized earth
filling near village Targhar-Ulwa, Tal. Panvel.
Accordingly, Tahsildar Pnavel conducted an
enquiry in which it was found that one Shri. Sandip
Salunkhe resident of Pen, is dumping earth, rubble
and debris on the land bearing S. No. 62 of village
Targhar, Tal. Panvel acquired for CIDCO thereby
causing destruction of mangrove trees. An offence
bearing No. 3023 dtd. 10.12.2009 with NRI Coastal
Belapur Police Station has been registered against
Shri. Salunkhe, under the Indian Forest Act, 1927
and Environmental Protection Act, 1986.
134 The details of suo moto
action taken by the
Revenue Officers of
Raigad District is as
under:
During the course of site
inspection by Tahsildar
Panvel along with CIDCO &
Police personnel, destruction
of mangroves found near the
creek at Belpada village.
Collector, Raigad has submitted an enquiry report
dtd 2.1.2010. The Tahsildar Panvel along with
CIDCO & Police Personnel visited the site along
the Belapur creek near Belpada (Kharghar) village,
where sparse destruction of mangroves trees was
found. An offence bearing No. 41/09 dt. 10.12.2009
has been registered with Kharghar Police Station
against unknown persons.
135 News item published in
Loksatta Marathi Daily
dtd. 6.1.2010 received
from Rev. & Forests
Dept. On 13.1./2010.
Destruction of mangrove for
preparing dumping ground in
the Millat Nagar of Andheri
during the period from 1999
to 2002.
Collector, Mumbai Suburban District and Thane has
been asked to enquire into the matter and submit
enquiry report. Their report is still awaited. The
outcome of the enquiry will be reported in the next
Monthly Report.
136 Complaint of Bombay
Environmental Action
Group, Mumbai dated
4.2.2010.
Destruction of Mangroves at
Dahisar (West).
Collector, Mumbai Suburban District has submitted
his enquiry has been made through Tahsildar
Borivali. The site mentioned in the complaint is S.
No. 344 of village Dahisar owned by Smt.
Narmadabai Bhagawatilal Kamathia & Smt.
Krishnadevi Malchand Kamathia & others 5. At the
time of inspection, it was found that destruction of
mangrove trees had taken place in near about 2-3
acres of land. An offence with MHB Police Station
bearing No. 272/10 dtd. 5.2.2010 has been
registered against the land owner Smt. Kamathia.
Another destruction was also found to have taken
place in the said area owned by Smt. Kamathia
near ‘Sea Breeze’ building. Since the land is
marshy, the inspection party could not inspect the
site. But destruction was found to have taken place
within one acre of land. An offence with MHB Police
Station bearing No. 307/10 dtd. 10.2.2010 has
been registered for the same against the land
owner Smt. Kamathia & others five persons.
137 Complaint of Shri.
Mohammed Firoze of
Mumbai Dist. Thane
dtd. 15.2.2010.
Destruction of mangroves at
Shivaji Nagar, Mankhurd.
Collector, Mumbai Suburban District has submitted
enquiry report dt. 2.8.2010, wherein it has been
stated that Circle Officer, Kurla visited site with the
complainant on dt. 3.3.2010. It was found that
Survey No. 80 and 152, CTS No. 10 were given to
M/s. Shirke Construction Technology Pvt. Ltd. on
lease by the MHADA for construction of houses
under Shivshahi Project. Out of these, the houses
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have been constructed on Survey No. 80. Survey
No. 152 is being used for making constructional
material like slab, beams, pillars etc. in Survey No.
152 by M/s. Shirke and the said material was seen
to have been stored therein. From the Xerox copy
of documents produced, it was seen that necessary
permission for the above works have been given by
the BMC and Environment Department. No
damage to the mangrove has been found on the
spot. However the mangroves are found to be
existing within 50 meters from the compound of the
Survey No. 152. Since the S. No. 152 has been
declared as protected forest and the land has been
transferred to the Forest Department, the Tahsildar,
Kurla has written to the Forest Department to take
appropriate action in the matter.
138 The details of Suo Moto
action taken by the
Revenue Officers of
Thane and Mumbai
Suburban District is as
under.
a) During the course of visit to
the sites, Tahsildar Thane
found some persons were
engaged in unauthorized
carrying earth from S.No. 15
of village Navghar, Tal. &
Dist. Thane and dumping it
on the lands bearing S. No.
82/4,81/1,81/1b,69/3,50,51/3,
52/2,67/1,81/2,68/2,69/81/6
thereby causing destruction
to the mangrove trees in the
land.
b) An enquiry has been
carried out through Circle
Officer, Mumbrs on the
complaints filed by Shri. Nisar
A. Karvinkar, Lahu
Ramchandra Ptil & Ramesh
Krishana Patil.
c) Shri. Rishi Agrawal, Jt.
Secretary Mangroves Society
of India has complained that
destruction of mangrove trees
is taking place on
approximately 500 acres of
land opp. Millat Nagar,
Andheri (West).
Collector, Thane has submitted a report dtd.
15.02.2010 that Tahsildar Thane had, while
inspecting some lands, found that near about 37
truck owners and their labourers were engaged in
unauthorized extraction of earth and filling the
same in the Govt. land bearing S. No. 15 and
private land belonging to them bearing S. No. 82/4,
81/1, 81/1b, 69/3, 50,51/3, 52/2,67/1, 81/2, 68/2,
69/81/6 of village Navghar, Tal & Dist. Thane
thereby causing destruction to the mangrove trees
standing in the land. An offence has been
registered with Mira Road Police Station bearing
No. II 12/2010 dtd. 10.2./2010 against 120 persons
(Land owner /Developer/Truck Owners & Drivers)
u/s 15 & 19 of the Environment Protection Act,
1986.
An offence with Kashimira Police Station bearing
No. II 16/2010 dtd. 10.2.2010 under the
Environment Protection Act, 1986 has also been
registered against Shri. Kisanlal Madanlal Purohit
for unauthorized extraction of earth & dumping the
same thereby causing destruction to the mangrove
trees standing in the land bearing S. No. 229/1 of
village Ghodbunder, Tal. & Dist. Thane. Two JCB’s
have been attached and handed over to Kashimira
Police Station during the course of enquiry.
Enquiry conducted by Circle Officer, Mumbra
revealed that Shri. Rohidas Laxman Mhatre, Sanjay
Krishna Mharre, Ananta Ambo Mhatre, Sitaram
Shankar Kene, bharat Krishna Alimkar & Ratan
Divdya Foujdar have unauthorisedly done earth
filling in S. No. 1 to 35 of village Domkhar, Tal. &
Dist. Thane near the creek thereby causing
damage to the mangrove trees. It was also found
that the above persons have felled the mangrove
trees. An offence with Daighar Police Station
bearing No. II 13/2010 dtd. 27.1.2010 has been
registered against the above mentioned persons.
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Action taken by MCZMA/ District Collector/
Divisional Commissioner (Konkan)
Sub Divisional officer, Mumbai Suburban District
has conducted an enquiry into the complaint
received. During the course of enquiry it was
revealed that leveling work with the help bearing S.
No. 161 CTS No. 1A/167 of village Pahadi
Goregaon, Tal. Andheri by M/s. Om Enterprises. It
was also found that the leveling work is carried out
within 50 meters area of mangrove trees violating
the rules framed under the Environment Protection
Act, 1986. An offence with Oshiwara Police Station
bearing LAC No. 48/09 dtd. 22.12.2009 has been
registered against the land owner M/s. Pearl
Cosmetics & Chemicals Pvt. Ltd., under section
15(1) (2) of the Environment Protection Act, 1986.
139 Complaint of Bombay
Environmental Action
Group, Mumbai dtd.
12.3.2010.
Destruction of mangrove at
Nahur (East) Mumbai.
Collector, Mumbai Suburban District has submitted
enquiry report dt. 4.8.2010, wherein it has been
stated that the Circle Officer, Ghatkopar and
Talathi- Nahur visited site with the complainants –
Mrs. Meghna Dawer and Dr. Amol on 29.3.2010.
On survey, it was found that the work of drain
widening was being done under the BRIMSTOWAD
Project-2. The contract for the widening of the drain
was given to M/s. Shekon Chirag Construction
Company by the Municipal Corporation of Greater
Mumbai. Due to the ongoing work it was possible
that mangroves area in the vicinity of the drain
might have been affected. As per the PIL No. 87/
2006 filed by the Bombay Environmental Action
Group regarding 13 such drains in the Mumbai
Suburban District, the drain in question being one
of them, it was directed by the Honorable High
Court that the work such drains especially under
the BRIMSTOWAD project can be done after taking
permission from itself and other competent
authorities. The Honorable High Court has given
permission to the Municipal Corporation for the
repair of the drain but after taking the permission
from the other competent authorities as well. The
Company has now applied for the same from the
Forest Department.
It was seen that the Company was doing the work
of concretization and leveling of the drain – till 200
m on the North side and upto 100 m on the South
side. It was seen that the mangroves are at a
distance of 275 m from the construction site.
It was also reported that any destruction of
mangroves has not been found at the spot.
140 Complaint of Bombay
Environmental Action
Group, Mumbai dtd.
3.3.2010.
Destruction of mangroves
near Kharghar Railway
Station, District Raigad.
Collector, Raigad District has been asked to
enquire into the matter and submit enquiry report.
His report is still awaited. The outcome of the
enquiry will be reported in the next Monthly Report.
141 Complaint of Bombay
Environmental Action
Group, Mumbai dt.
Destruction of mangroves
near the mangroves area and
creek on Ghodbunder Road,
Collector, Thane has submitted an enquiry report
dt. 31.7.2010 wherein it has been stated that Circle
Officer, Balkumb visited the site and reported that
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8.3.2010 Thane destruction of mangroves has not been found on
the spot.
142 Complaint of Bombay
Environmental Action
Group, Mumbai dt.
5.3.2010
Destruction of mangroves on
the Ghodbunder Road,
Thane
Collector, Thane has submitted his enquiry report
dt. 31.8.2010 in which it is stated that Circle Officer,
Balkumb visited the site along with Talathi
Ghodbunder and reported that no destruction to
mangroves has been found at the site.
143 Complaint of Bombay
Environmental Action
Group, Mumbai dt.
19.3.2010.
Destruction of mangroves
near the mangroves area of
Balcumb village Thane
Collector, Thane has submitted his enquiry report
on 30.4.2010 in which it is stated that enquiry
conducted through the local Revenue Officers
revealed that construction rubble has been dumped
in S. No. 286/A of Village Balcumb, Tal. Thane,
causing destruction of mangrove trees. An offence
bearing No. 3022/ 2010 dt. 29.3.2010 with
Kapurbawadi Police Station u/s 15 & 19 of the
Environment Protection Act, 1986 against Shri
Yashwant Maruti Bhoir & Shri Mahadeo Kacher
Gharat.
144 The details of suo moto
action taken by the
Revenue Officers of
Raigad District is as
under.
a) Circle Officer, Borli, Tal.
Murud, District Raigad.
b) Tahsildar Uran has taken
action against the unknown
persons.
a) While enquiring into the complaint received from
Koli Samaj of illegal felling of mangrove trees in the
Govt. Salt land of village Salav and Mithekhar Tal.
Murud, Circle Officer, Borli found a heap of felled
mangrove trees in the land. Circle Officer, Borli has
registered an offence bearing No. 4/2010 dtd.
11.3.2010 with Revdanda Police Station against
unknown persons.
b) While inspecting the work undertaken by the
JNPT Organisation in S. No. 283, 284, 285, 286 of
village Jaskhar, Tal. Uran Dist. Raigad along with
his Revenue Staff, Tahsildar Uran found
destruction of mangroves in the form of felling. An
Offence bearing No. 3001/2010 dtd. 19.3.2010 with
Nhava Sheva Police Station has been registered
against the unknown persons.
145 (1) Complaint of Vinod
Ghosalkar, MLA dt.
15.4.2010 addressed to
the Hon. Chief Minister
received on 10.5.2010
& (2) Complaint of Shri
Prakash Surve,
President, North
Mumbai Rashtrawadi
Congress Party,
Borivali, Mumbai dt.
23.4.2010
Destruction of mangroves in
S. No. 344 of Village Dahisar,
Taluka Borivali
Collector, Mumbai Suburban District has submitted
his enquiry report in which it is stated that the Sub
Divisional Officer, MSD along with the Revenue
Officers and the complainant namely Shri
Ghosalkar, MLA, Shri Prakash Surve. At the time of
site inspection it was found that the land owner of
S. No. 344 pt. of Village Dahisar, Tal. Borivali Smt.
Krishnadevi Bhalchandra Kamathia had caused
destruction to the mangrove trees at a distance of
300 m, from Sea Breeze Building by filling 2-3
truckload debris on the banks. In the same land,
destruction has been found at 4-5 places in all
directions with several truckload of debris thereby
stopping natural flow of creek water to the
mangrove trees. During the month of January &
February 2010, two offences have been registered
against the landowner Smt. Kamathia. This matter
has been reported in the 53rd Monthly Report
submitted to the Hon. High Court. Fresh two
offences bearing No. 836 of 2010 dt. 12.5.2010 and
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No. 870 of 2010 dt. 22.5.2010 with MHB Police
Station have been registered against Smt.
Krishnadevi Bhalchandra Kamathia, the landowner
for the causing destruction to the mangrove trees.
146 Complaint of Shri Abdul
Jabbar Mehboob
Shaikh of Trombay,
Mumbai, received on
7.5.2010
Destruction of mangroves
near Chitta Camp slum area,
Mankhurd, Mumbai
Collector, Mumbai Suburban District has submitted
his enquiry report dt. 29.7.2010, in which it is stated
that Circle Officer, Chembur has visited the site
with complainant on dt. 29.6.2010 and found that
300-500 huts have been constructed in Survey No.
152 of Villlage Turbhe. Since the possession of the
land bearing Survey No. 152, CTS No. 10, CTS No.
269 has been handover to Forest Department. The
Collector, Mumbai Suburban District has informed
to the concerned Forest authorities to take legal
action against the encroachers.
147 Complaint of President,
Nationalist Congress
Party, Borivali received
on 7.5.2010
Destruction of mangroves
near the New Link Road,
Ganpat Patil nagar, Borivali
(West), Mumbai
Collector, MSD has submitted his enquiry report in
which he has stated that 5 offences with MHB
Police Station have been registered against the
landowner for non forest activities in S. No. 344 of
Village Dahisar, Tal. Borivali.
148 Complaint of Shri
Lourdes D’Souza,
Secretary, Dharavi Bet
Bachao Samiti,
Mumbai on 7.5.2010
Destruction of mangroves
near Manori, Gorai, Uttan,
Morva, Murdhe villages of
Thane District
Collector, Thane has submitted his enquiry report
dt. 1.12.2010 in which it is stated that Circle Officer
Bhayandar had visited the site and carried out
necessary rnquiry from which it has been reported
that there has been no damage done to the
mangroves at the said spot.
Complaint of similar nature regarding the
destruction of mangroves at the same spot had
been registered with the Bhayandar Police Station
on 10th March, 2010 bearing the No. II/2/06. Also
another complaint had been registered with the
Bhayandar Police Station on 11th June, 2009
bearing the No. II/15/09 regarding destruction of
mangroves at Rai, Murdhe, Morva & tarado under
the Environmental Protection Act, 1986.
149 Complaint of Bombay
Environmental Action
Group, Mumbai
received on 7.5.2010
Unauthorized destruction of
mangrove trees near the
Linking Road area of Mumbai
Collector, MSD has submitted his enquiry report in
which he has stated that 5 offences with MHB
Police Station have been registered against the
landowner for non forest activities in S. No. 344 of
Village Dahisar, Tal. Borivali.
150 Complaint of Shri
Praveen Choudhari,
Secretary, Mangroves
Society of India,
Mumbai received on
7.5.2010
Destruction of mangrove
trees by dumping of mud and
debris opposite Millat Nagar,
Andheri (West), Mumbai
Collector, Mumbai Suburban District has submitted
his enquiry report dt. 26.8.2010 in which it is stated
that enquiry has been made through the Sub
Divisional Officer, Mumbai Suburban District and
Tahasildar, Borivali. Enquiry revealed that
Tahasildar has registered offence with Oshiwara
Police Station bearing No. 48/ 2009 dated
22.12.2009 against M/s. B Line Impacts Pvt. Ltd. &
Pearl Cosmetics & Chemicals Pvt. Ltd. for causing
destruction to the mangrove trees under the
Environmental Protection Act, 1986.
151 Complaint of Chouda
Gaon Paryavaran
Destruction of mangroves
near Mandava Jetty, Tal.
Collector, Raigad has submitted his enquiry report
in which it is stated that enquiry has been made
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Sanrakshan ani
Janvikas Sanstha,
Mandava, Tal. Alibag,
received on 7.5.2010
Alibag, Dist. Raigad through the Sub Divisional Officer, Alibag Dn.
Enquiry revealed that Circle Officer, Zirad has
registered an offence with Mandava Police Station
bearing No. II 3/ 2009 dt. 12.9.2009 against the
landowner Shri Deepak Kamaladas Singhal for
causing destruction to the mangrove trees under
the Environment Protection Act, 1986.
152 Complaint of Shri
Abhaychandra Sawant
of CBD Belapur
received dt. 11.5.2010
Destruction of mangroves
alongside Vashi Sanpada
Railway Line
Collector, Thane has submitted an enquiry report
dt. 31.7.2010 in which it is stated that enquiry
conducted through Circle Officer- Belapur revealed
that construction rubble has been dumped on the
land having sparse and small mangrove trees in
Sector-1, Sanpada. Circle Officer- Belapur has
registered FIR No. 3044/ 2010 dt. 20.7.2010 in
Vashi Police Station against unknown person.
153 Complaint of Shri
Sanjay Jondhale of
Kandivali, Mumbai dt.
24.5.2010
The destruction of mangroves
in Arengul – Taluka Borivali,
Survey No. 145
Collector, Mumbai Suburban District has submitted
his enquiry report dt. 31.8.2010, in which it is stated
that according to the survey done by the SDO-MSD
it was found that Mr. Darshan Singh Bhatia was
responsible for dumping debris within 50 m of the
mangroves. An FIR (41/ 2010) has been registered
against him at the Malvani Police Station under the
Environmental Protection Act, 1986.
154 Complaint from
Bombay Environmental
Action Group, Mumbai
dt. 28.3.2010 & through
fax on 5.4.2010
Destruction of mangroves at
Uran, District Raigad
Collector, Raigad District has submitted his enquiry
report on 27.4.2010 in which it has been stated that
enquiry through the local Revenue Officers along
with members of BEAG revealed that unknown
persons have caused destruction to the mangrove
trees standing in S. No. 283, 284, 285 & 286 of
Village Jaskhar, Tal. Uran. An offence bearing No.
3001/ 2010 dt. 19.3.2010 with Nhava Sheva Police
Station against unknown persons.
155 Complaint dt. 2.4.2010
& 28.4.2010 received
from New Link Road
Residents Forum,
Dahisar, Mumbai
Non-forest activities in the
mangrove areas at New Link
Road, Dahisar, Tal. Borivali,
Mumbai
Collector, MSD has submitted his enquiry report in
which he has stated that 5 offences with MHB
Police Station have been registered against the
landowner for non forest activities in S. No. 344 of
Village Dahisar, Tal. Borivali.
156 Complaint of Bombay
Environmental Action
Group, Mumbai dt.
13.4.2010 received
through fax on
16.4.2010
Destruction of mangroves at
Wadala, Mumbai
Collector, Mumbai City District has submitted his
enquiry report in which it is stated that sparce
destruction of mangrove trees due to soil filling has
been found in Saltpan CTS No. 117 of Village
Wadala. An SRA Scheme is being implemented on
the land and the mangrove trees have been
damaged due to construction work on the site. The
Collector further reported that since the land has
been transferred to Forest Dept., the said complaint
has been forwarded to the Forest Department for
further necessary action.
157 The details of suo moto
actions taken by the
Revenue Officers of
Raigad & Thane
District is as under:
A) On receipt of complaint
receied from Sarpanch
Group Gram
Panchayat, Pargaon
Dungi, Tal. Panvel, the
A) Collector, Raigad has submitted a report on
27.4.2010 in which it is stated that on receipt
of complaint received from Sarpanch, Group
Gram Panchayat, Pargaon Dungi, Tal.
Panvel reg. unauthorized extraction of sand
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Flying Squad of Panvel
Tahsil conducted raids
on the spot.
B) While checking the area
of Varsave, Tal. Thane,
the concerned Talathi,
Ghodbunder found that
one Shri Anil Vasudeo
Wane has caused
destruction to mangrove
trees.
C) Addl. Circle Officer,
Bhiwandi reported
about the unauthorized
filling of land in S. No.
180 of Village Anjur,
Tal. Bhiwandi, thereby
causing destruction to
mangrove trees
standing on the land.
and felling of mangrove trees, Flying Squad
of Panvel Tahsil Office conducted raids on
the spot i.e. S. No. 49 of Village Waghivali.
The Flying Squad found destruction of
mangrove trees. As offence with Panvel
Police Station bearing No. 127/ 2010 dt.
26.3.2010 against the mangrove destruction
namely (1) Gurunath Mato (2) Jairam Kiran
Wajire (3) Santosh Dhiraj Shaha & (4)
Lavkushal Prasad under the Environment
Protection Act and Indian Forest Act.
B) Collector, Thane has submitted a report on
30.4.2010 in which he has stated that while
checking the area of Village Varsave, Talathi
Ghodbunder has found destruction of
mangrove trees due to unauthorized filling in
S. No. 29 & 30 of Village Varsave by Shri
Anil Vasudeo Wane. An offence with Kashi
Mira Police Station under section 15 & 19
has been registered against Shri Wane under
the Environment Protection Act, 1986.
C) Collector, Thane has submitted a report dt.
30.4.2010 in which it is stated that Addl.
Circle Officer, Bhiwandi found unauthorized
filling of land bearing S. No. 180 of Village
Anjur by the landowner Shri Arunkumar
Ramkrishna Patil thereby causing damage to
the mangrove trees. Addl. Circle Officer
reported this matter to the Talsildar,
Bhiwandi. An offence bearing No. II/ 33/ 2010
dt. 3.4.2010 with Narpoli Police Station u/s
15 and 19 has been registered against the
destructor Shri Arunkumar Ramkrishna Patil
under the Environmental Protection Act,
1986.
158 Complaint of Bombay
Environmental Action
Group of Bombay
dated 31st May 2010
received on 1.6.2010
Destruction of mangroves at
Airoli in violation of the orders
of the Hon. Bombay High
Court
Collector, Thane has submitted his enquiry report
dt. 31.7.2010 in which it is stated that Sub
Divisional Officer, Thane, Tahasildar Thane &
Circle Officer, Belapur have visited the site and
found some destruction of mangroves due to the
leveling of land by dumping debris and rabbit in
Sector No. 7 & 8 of Airoli. Circle Officer- Belapur
has registered FIR No. 3049/ 2010 dt. 19.7.2010 in
Rabale Police Station against unknown person u/s
15 & 19 of the Environmental Protection Act, 1986.
159 Complaint received
from Bombay
Environmental Action
Group of Bombay
dated 12.5.2010
received on 5.6.2010.
SLP (C) No. 29031/
2009- Krishnadevi
Malchand Kamathia Vs
Land filling at S. No. 344 at
Kanderpada, Dahisar (West)
thereby destroying mangrove
vegetation violating the
orders of the Hon. Supreme
Court of India
Collector, Mumbai Suburban District has reported
that permission to repair the bunds in S. No. 344 of
Village Dahisar has been issued to the landowner
(Smt. Kamathia) on 27.1.2010. Hon. Supreme
Court of India has confirmed the said order. Several
complaints were received from the local residents
and BEAG reg. destruction of mangrove vegetation
while the work of construction of new bunds was
going on through the land owner. The Sub
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Bombay Environmental
Action Group & others
160 Complaint received
from New Link Road
Residents Forum,
Dahisar (West) on
29.5.2010 received on
2.6.2010
161 Complaint received
from New Link Road
Residents Forum,
Dahisar (West) on
10.6.2010 received on
14.6.2010
Divisional Officer, MSD & Tahsildar, Borivali were
directed to file offences for destruction of mangrove
vegetation thereby violating the Hon. Supreme
Court orders. Five offences with MHB Police
Station have been registered against the land
owner. The matter is still pending in the Hon.
Supreme Court.
162 Complaint of Shri Stalin
D, Member, Bombay
Environmental Action
Group of Bombay
dated 6th July 2010
received on 6.7.2010
Destruction of mangroves at
Kasheli, Tal. Bhiwandi, Dist.
Thane
Collector, Thane has submitted his enquiry report
dt. 31.8.2010 in which it is stated that Circle Officer,
Kharbav visited the site along with Talathi Kalher
and made enquiries wherein it was found that
debris is being dumped alongside Kasheli bridge.
No vehicle was found at the spot.
However, local enquiries revealed that this debris
and waste is dumped at the spot at night time by
trucks which come from Mumbai. The police patil
Kasheli has reported that dumping is made by Mr.
Dinesh Pawar & Mr. Rafi from Mumbai.
However, the addresses of these persons are not
known to him. An FIR has been registered against
them at Narpoli Police Station bearing No. II-77/10,
dt. 16.8.2010 under the Environmental Protection
Act, 1986.
163 Complaint received
from Adv. Suresh T.
Mahadik of Palghar,
Dist. Thane dt.
14.5.2010 received on
7.6.2010
Destruction of mangroves at
Kelwa, Wilangi & Makunsar,
Dist. Thane
Addl. Collector, Thane (HQ Jawar) has submitted
his enquiry report dt. 18.12.2010 in which it is
stated that Sub Divisional Officer, Dahanu along
with the Deputy Forest Conservator Dahanu had
visited the site and carried out necessary inspection
from which it has been reported that some
mangrove plants were found to be damaged due to
dumping of large quantities of sand near Makunsar
creek in Palghar Taluka. An FIR bearing the No. 6/
2010-11 dt. 8.12.2010 has been registered against
the concerned persons by the Range Forest
Conservator- Safala.
164 Complaint received
from Bombay
Environmental Action
Group, Mumbai dt.
21.5.2010
Destruction of mangroves at
Lokhandwala, Andheri in
violation of the orders of the
Hon. High Court
Collector, Mumbai Suburban District has submitted
report dated 19.3.2011 in which it is reported that
Sub Divisional Officer, MSD has carried out
necessary enquiry into the matter. The inspection
of said site was done by Circle Officer, Marol along
with Talathi Oshiwara & representatives of Bombay
Environmental Action Group.
The said land is registered in the name of Oshiwara
Land Developers Corporation Pvt. Ltd. The
Lokhandwala Celebration Club Building is there on
the said land. Dumping of rabbit has been done on
the backside of this building. The mangroves are at
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a distance of 7 to 8 feet from the dumped rabbit.
Since the dumping is within the distance of 50 m
from the mangroves, an FIR dt. 15.2.2011 has
been registered with the Oshiwara Police Station
under section 15(1)(2) of the Environmental
Protection Act, 1986.
165 The details of the suomoto
action taken by
the Revenue
Department, Collector,
Raigad District &
Mumbai Suburban
District are as under:
A) On receipt of complaint
from Shri Danny Sarna
on dt. 16.7.2010
regarding destruction of
mangroves filling of
Kharland around Village
Kharpada
B) On receipt of complaint
from Shri Edwin Britto on
dt. 31.5.2010 regarding
destruction of
mangroves around
Hiranandani Dahisar
Bridge
A) Collector, Raigad has submitted report on dt.
31st July, 2010 in which it is stated that the
Sub Divisional Officer, Alibag visited the site
and reported that there is neither unauthorized
construction in CRZ area nor destruction of
mangroves has been found.
B) Collector, Mumbai Suburban District has
submitted his enquiry report dt. 2.8.2010 in
which it is stated that Tahasildar, Borivali
visited the site along with concerned Talathi on
dt. 19.6.2010 and reported that the destruction
of mangroves has been found in Survey No. 7
Hissa No. 5/ 6/ 9/ 10/ 14 & 17 of Village
Dahisar, Taluka Borivali. An offence bearing
No. 1001/ 2010 dt. 23.6.2010 has been
registered with MHB Colony Police Station,
Borivali (West) against the land owner u/s
15(1)(2) of the Environmental Protection Act,
1986.
166 Complaint received
from Edwin Britto of
Borivali (W), Mumbai
dated 21.7.2010
received on 3.8.2010
Destruction of mangroves
near Viceroy Park at
Kandarpada, Dahisar (W)
due to construction of
building
Collector, Mumbai Suburban District has submitted
report dated 24.2.2011 in which it is reported that
Sub Divisional Officer, MSD along with Tahsildar
Borivali, Circle Officer, Talathi, complainant Shri
Edwin Britto & representative of Viceroy Park Shri
Rupesh Rane had visited the said site and carried
out the necessary enquiries, which revealed that
the said land (CTS No. 3/5, 7pt, 16pt & 53pt)
belongs to BEST. A compound wall was erected in
this plot in May, 2009. There is a slum in between
the wall and the mangroves. On the eastern side of
the slum the construction of Viceroy Park building is
going on. The mangroves are at a distance of 78
meters from the construction site. In the piece of
land between the slum and the construction site the
landlord used to cultivate paddy. Here there could
not have been any mangroves in this land.
167 Complaint received
from Santosh B.
Marchande (Social
Worker), Khar (W),
Mumbai dated 3.8.2010
received on 16.8.2010
Unauthorized construction of
RCC building in Khardanda-
Dandpada and boundaries of
‘H’-Ward Bandra Gaonthan
area which comes under very
sensitive CRZ-I zone
Collector, Mumbai Suburban District has submitted
report dated 17.3.2011 in which it is reported that
Sub Divisional Officer, MSD has carried out
necessary enquiry into the matter. The report
reveals that the inspection of the said site was done
by concerned Talathi. It was found that there was
no construction of any sort at the said site within 50
m and no damage has been caused to the
mangroves.
168 Complaint received
from Edwin Britto of
Borivali (W), Mumbai
Destruction of mangroves by
Shrushti Developers & others
opposite Kashimira Police
Collector, Thane has submitted his enquiry report
dt. 1.12.2010 in which it is stated that Circle Officer
Bhayandar had visited the site and carried out
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dated 2.8.2010
received on 16.8.2010
Beat Chowky, Thane District necessary enquiry from which it has been reported
that there has been neither any damage done to
the mangroves not has been any dumping done at
the said spot. There is a open drain ahead of the
Kashimira Police Beat Chowky in which dumping is
being done due to which mangroves are being
damaged. An offence bearing the No. II/20/2010
has been filed with the Kashimira Police Station on
25.2.2010.
167 Complaint of Bombay
Environmental Action
Group dated 31st May
2010 received on
1.6.2010
Destruction of mangroves at
Airoli in violation of the orders
of the Hon. Bombay High
Court
Collector, Thane District & Conservator of Forest,
Thane Circle has been asked to enquire into the
matter and submit enquiry report. His report is still
awaited. The outcome of the enquiry will be
reported in the next Monthly Report.
168 Complaint of Shri S G
Shukla, President, Jan
Adhikar Seva Samiti,
Mumbai dt. 27.7.2010
Destruction of mangroves
near Kandarpada, Link Road,
MHB Colony, Borivali (W)
Collector, Mumbai Suburban District has submitted
report dated 10.3.2011 in which it is reported that
Sub Divisional Officer, MSD has carried out
necessary enquiry into the matter which has
revealed that no damage to the mangroves or any
sort of dumping has been found at the said site.
Several complaints had been earlier received from
the local residents and BEAG regarding destruction
of mangroves due to construction at the above site.
The Sub Divisional Officer, Mumbai Suburban
District & Tahasildar, Borivali were directed to file
offences for the destruction of mangroves. Seven
offences have been registered against the
landowners at MHB Police Station.
169 Complaint of Shri S G
Shukla, President, Jan
Adhikar Seva Samiti,
Mumbai dt. 4.8.2010
Destruction of mangroves
near Andheri (W),
Lokhandwala Complex Area,
Linking Road, City Mall next
to Kamat Club
Collector, Mumbai Suburban District has submitted
report dated 14.3.2011 in which it is reported that
Sub Divisional Officer, MSD has carried out
necessary enquiry into the matter which has
revealed that no damage to the mangroves has
been found at the site as the plants present on the
said site are not mangroves but those of lady finger
and other wild plants.
Also the said plot (Oshiwara S. N. 41/1A pt, CTS
No. 620, Area 0.54 hector) has been omitted from
forest by the notification dt. 18.5.2010 issued by the
Divisional Commissioner, Konkan Division.
170 Complaint received
from Maharashtra
Coastal Zone
Management Authority,
Environment Dept. dt.
16.9.2010
Destruction of mangroves
near Bangurnagar, Goregaon
West, Mumbai
Collector, Mumbai Suburban has submitted his
enquiry report dt. 4.10.2010 in which it is stated that
during the survey, it has been seen that debris has
been dumped on the plot No. 167 & 168 of S. No.
161 part. It was being leveled with a poklain. There
is a nalaa to the west of these plots and the
mangroves start at a distance of 150 m from these
plots. There are no mangroves on these plots. On
enquiry with the landowner it has been secured
from the SDO – Mumbai Suburban District for
leveling of the plots. Similarly permission has been
secured from the Municipal Corporation for putting
debris on the plots. Thus there are no mangroves
on these plots and within a distance of 50 m from
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the plots.
171 Complaint received
from Shri Sanjay
Mahadik of New
Mumbai dt. 29.8.2010
received on 9.9.2010
Destruction of mangroves
due to construction near the
mangroves area and
dumping of pillars, rods etc.
in the mangroves area
Collector, Thane has submitted a report dt.
1.12.2010 in which it is reported that the said land –
Mangroves area in Nerul Sector 50 (E), Navi
Mumbai has been handed over to the Forest
Department and includes the village of Nerul. The
Chief Conservator of Forest, Thane has been
informed to take necessary action in the matter
through a letter dated 24th September, 2010.
It has also been said in the complaint that garbage,
pillar etc. were being dumped in the mangroves
area. This matter is concerned with the Navi
Mumbai Municipal Corporation and accordingly the
Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation has been
informed through a letter dated 24th September
2010 to take the necessary action.
172 Complaint of Bombay
Environmental Action
Group, Mumbai dt.
7.10.2010
Destruction of reserve land
under CRZ-II & mangroves &
wetlands in the Bangurnagar,
Goregaon, Mumbai
Collector, Mumbai Suburban District has submitted
report dated 15.3.2011 in which it is reported that
Tahsildar, Borivali has conducted a visual survey of
the said site which has revealed that the mangrove
plants are at a distance of 100 m from the road and
there has been no damage caused to the
mangroves.
173 Complaint of New Link
Road Residents
Forum, Mumbai dt.
6.10.2010
Complaint about dumping of
debris in the mangroves at
the Ganpat Patil Nagar
(Survey No. 221) on New
Link Road, Dahisar, Mumbai
Collector, Mumbai Suburban District has been
asked to enquire into the matter and submit enquiry
report. His report is still awaited. The outcome of
the enquiry will be reported in the next Monthly
Report.
174 Complaint of New Link
Road Residents
Forum, Mumbai dt.
6.10.2010
Cement paver block units &
tourist buses parked amidst
the mangroves in Survey No.
221 of the CRZ-I of Dahisar,
Mumbai
Collector, Mumbai Suburban District has submitted
report dated 18.4.2011. The inspection of said site
(S. No. 221, CTS No. 532/A) was done by Talathi
Eksar. It was seen that no destruction has been
caused to the mangroves at the said site. But since
the dumping has been done within 50 m of the
mangroves an offence bearing No. 1821/ 2010 dt.
22.12.2010 has been registered with the MHB
Police Station.
It has also been stated that the land (S. No. 209 of
Village Borivali) belongs to Central Govt. and as
half of the land is filled with mangroves, the
responsibility of its protection lies with the Central
Govt. Accordingly Tahsildar Borivali through a letter
dated 31.1.2011 has been informed the Engineer
(Group A) Officer In Charge, International
Monitoring Station, Gorai Road, Borivali of the
same.
175 Complaint of Bombay
Environmental Action
Group, Mumbai dt.
7.10.2010
Massive destruction of
mangroves in the Juhu
Koliwada, Santacruz West,
Mumbai
Collector, Mumbai Suburban District has submitted
report dated 19.3.2011. The inspection of said site
was done by concerned Circle Officer. It was seen
that dumping of rabbit and garbage is being done at
the said site. Also garbage had been burnt due to
which some of the mangroves have been
damaged. Enquiries with the local residents have
revealed that the dumping as well as burning of
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garbage is being done by local anti-social
elements. Accordingly an offence bearing the No.
34/10 dt. 1.10.2010 has been registered against
Mr. Ramakant Ramnath Gawde and 6 others with
the Santacruz Police Station under section 15(1)(2)
of the Environmental Protection Act, 1986.
176 Complaint of Shri
Madhukar Thakur, Ex-
MLA, Alibag dt.
2.11.2010
Illegal cutting of mangroves
and kharphuti as well as
illegal construction carried out
by PNP Company at about
135 to 140 m from high tide
lines Dharamtar creek at
Shahbaz, Tal. Alibag, Dist.
Raigad
Collector, Raigad has submitted his enquiry report
dt. 14.12.2010 in which it is stated that Sub
Divisional Officer, Alibag had carried enquiries into
the matter. It was found that the land had been
leased for a period of 30 years to the Maharashtra
Maritime Board for the construction of a jetty. The
construction work was being carried out by PNP
Maritime Services Pvt. Ltd. which was considered
illegal as it was on land under the CRZ-III. Hence
PNP Pvt. Ltd. was fined Rs. 5,63,878 and Rs.
5,00,000 respectively which has already been paid
by the Company.
The mangroves near Dharamtar creek were found
to be damaged and a FIR bearing the No. 8/05 dt.
10.3.2005 has been registered against unknown
persons with the Poinad Police Station.
177 Complaint by Bombay
Environmental Action
Group, Mumbai dt.
22.11.2010
Illegal reclamation and
destruction of mangroves in
Yoginagar, Borivali (W),
Mumbai Suburban District
Collector, Mumbai Suburban District has submitted
report dated 28.2.2011. The inspection of said site
was done by Residential Naib Tahsildar Borivali
along with Circle Officer, Borivali, Talathi Eksar,
Talathi Borivali & representatives of Bombay
Environmental Action Group and New Link
Residents Forum.
During the inspection it was seen that on
approximately 5 acres of the said site. (S. No. 209
Area 10.29.1 acre), there is inflow of creek water
and there are mangroves in this area. The
remaining part of the land has been encroached
upon by putting of tin walls. On enquiry it was found
that the land in possession of the family of Shri
Nitin Parshuram Vichare. The case about
encroachment filed by the MCGM is still pending in
the City Civil Court.
It was observed that rabbit and mud had been
dumped in this land and also a cattle shed has
been constructed on this encroached land due to
which an offence bearing No. 1298 has been filed
with MHB Police Station under section 15(1)(2) of
the Environmental Protection Act, 1986.
178 Complaint received
from Sukumar Killedar,
President, Save
Mangroves & Navi
Mumbai Existence
(samne), Nerul, Navi
Mumbai dt. 22.11.2010
Illegal permission given for
dumping in mangroves area
in violation of CRZ-I by Sub
Divisional Officer, Panvel,
Dist. Raigad
Collector, Raigad has submitted report dated
6.12.2010 in which it is reported that Sub Divisional
Officer, Panvel has carried out an enquiry which
reveals that in the said land (Survey No. 131A/10)
in Ovale Village M/s. Mishra Transport had been
given permission to dump 3000 brass debris.
However, no debris has been found dumped on the
said land.
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179 The details of the suo
moto action taken by
the Revenue
Department (Collector,
Mumbai Suburban
District) is as under:
Action taken regarding the
complaint of destruction of
mangroves at Malvani Malad
(West), received from Shri
Vasant Jaiswal by Deputy
Commissioner (Revenue),
Konkan Division, Sub
Divisional Officer- Mumbai
Suburban District and Deputy
Collector (Encroachment)
Malad
Deputy Commissioner (Revenue), Konkan Division,
Sub Divisional Officer- MSD and Deputy Collector
(Encroachment), Malad had visited the site on dt.
8.9.2010. The said plot CTS No. 1601 area
26.99.00 ha had been declared as Protected Forest
and land has been transferred to the Forest
Department. It was seen in the inspection that
dumping had been done on the land. An offence
had already been registered in this regard with the
Malvani Police Station bearing the No. 72/2009 dt.
6.9.2009. Also another offence bearing the No.
21/2010 had been registered with Malvani Police
Station on 8.9.2010 regarding dumping of rabbit in
the mangroves area to the west of Chikuwadi
Kondai Temple.
Following this CTS No. 2841 (S. No. 263 P) was
inspected and it was found that Sant Nirankari
mandal had encroached upon the Government
land. Deputy Collector (Encroachment), Malad has
been directed to remove this encroachment. At the
same spot 2 trucks were seen dumping debris for
leveling. These trucks have been confiscated and
an offence bearing No. 64/ 2010 had been
registered with Malvani Police Station on 8.9.2010.
180 Complaint of Bombay
Environmental Action
Group, Mumbai (Jisny
M Joseph) dt.
3.12.2010
Massive destruction of
mangroves Sainagar Panvel,
District Raigad
Collector, Raigad has submitted report dated
7.3.2011 in which it is reported that the Sub
Divisional Officer, Panvel has carried out the
necessary enquiries which have revealed that
some dumping of mud has been done at the site.
However the dumping has not affected the
vegetation at the site. Further enquiry from the
Range Forest Officer has also revealed that the
vegetation at the site is a form of vegetation that is
frequently found along the hilly areas and where
there is water readily available is not that of
mangroves.
181 Complaint of Bombay
Environmental Action
Group, Mumbai (Jaisny
M Joseph) dt.
9.12.2010
Destruction of railway line
mangroves along the
Mansarovar-Kharghar, Dist.
Raigad
Collector, Raigad has submitted report dated
7.3.2011 in which it is reported that the sub
Divisional Officer, Panvel has carried out the
necessary enquiries which have revealed that there
are mangroves on both sides of the railway line. As
there are fields also present, bunds have been
created along the periphery of the field to stop the
salt water from the creek from flowing into the
fields. These bunds are also used as pathways by
the people. It has also been observed that some
people also burn garbage on these pathways.
However, no harm has been found to be done to
the mangroves at the said site.
182 The details of the suo
moto action taken by
the Revenue
Department (Collector,
Mumbai Suburban
Action taken regarding the
complaint of destruction of
mangroves at Juhu, S. No.
72A (P) and 78, CTS No.
1213 by District Collector-
Collector, Mumbai Suburban District has submitted
a report dt. 13.12.2010 in which it has been
reported that the concerned Talathi and the Circle
Officer visited the site in question and carried out
the inspection. It has been revealed that there has
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Divisional Commissioner (Konkan)
District) according to
the complaint filed by
the Juhu tara Koli
Jamat through the Hon.
Minister of State
(Information and
Broadcasting) Shri
Gurudas kamat is as
under:
Mumbai Suburban District been dumping done on the mangroves area at the
site. It has also emerged that some anti-social
elements have encroached upon the mangroves
land and have constructed huts there. They also lit
a fire in which some damage was caused to the
mangroves.
An FIR bearing the No. 34/10 has been registered
against Mr. Nitin Gawade & others with the
Santacruz Police Station under sections 15(1)(2) of
the Environmental Protection Act, 1986.
183 Complaint of Bombay
Environmental Action
Group, Mumbai (Jisney
M Joseph) dt. 3.1.2011
Destruction of mangroves
and sand mining along the
Mansarovar-Kharghar
Railway line, Dist. Raigad
Collector, Raigad has submitted report dated
7.3.2011 in which it is reported that the sub
Divisional Officer, Panvel has carried out the
necessary enquiries which have revealed that there
are mangroves on both sides of the railway line. As
there are fields also present, bunds have been
created along the periphery of the field to stop the
salt water from the creek from flowing into the firlds.
These bunds are also used as pathways by the
people. It has also been observed that some
people also burn garbage on these pathways.
However, no harm has been found to be done to
the mangroves at the said site.
184 Complaint received
from Dharma Nagar,
Ram Towers, New
Manoj & Viraj Co-op.
Hsg. Soc., Borivali (W),
Mumbai dt. 22.12.2010
Destruction of mangroves by
unauthorized construction
activities, Yoginagar Borivali
(W)
Collector, Mumbai Suburban has been asked to
enquire into the matter and submit enquiry report.
His report is still awaited. The outcome of the
enquiry will be reported in the next Monthly Report.
185 Complaint of Shri
Sumantrao
Subhashchandra Patil,
CBD Belapur, Navi
Mumbai dt. 5.1.2011
Destruction of mangroves by
unauthorized construction
activities by Balaji Height’s
(Reliance Builders) at
Seawood, Nerul, Navi
Mumbai
Collector, Thane has been asked to enquire into
the matter and submit enquiry report. His report is
still awaited. The outcome of the enquiry will be
reported in the next Monthly Report.
186 Complaint received
from Maharashtra
Coastal Zone
Management Authority
dt. 24.1.2010
Destruction of mangroves by
unauthorized construction
activities and dumping of
garbage at Lokhandwala
Complex, Andheri
Collector, Mumbai Suburban District has submitted
report dated 5th July 2011 in which it is reported
that Sub Divisional Officer, Mumbai Suburban
District has carried out the necessary enquiry into
the matter. The report submitted by him reveals
that the land in question (S. No. 120) belongs to the
MHADA. The land is in the vicinity of Lokhandwala
Complex. Dumping of garbage is being done on
this land by the MCGM. Tahsildar Andheri has
informed the Asstt. Commissioner, MCGM, K West
Ward about the same through a letter dated
5.7.2011.
187 Complaint of Bombay
Environmental Action
Group, Mumbai (Jisny
M Joseph) dt.
28.1.2011
Destruction of mangroves
and sand mining along the
Vasai Creek in Bhayander
(West)
Collector, Thane has been asked to enquire into
the matter and submit enquiry report. His report is
still awaited. The outcome of the enquiry will be
reported in the next Monthly Report.
188 Complaint received Destruction of mangroves at Collector, Thane has submitted report dated
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from Stalin D, Mumbai
dt. 23.2.2011
Airoli, Navi Mumbai 5.3.2011 in which it is reported that the said site (S.
No. 98, 97, 136, 137, New S. No. 300, Area 101.37
hectares) has been handed over to the Chief
Conservator of Forests, Thane and the
responsibility of protecting it lies with the Forest
Dept. The permission for construction on the said
land has been issued by the Planning Dept. – Navi
Mumbai Municipal Corporation. Hence the
responsibility of making the necessary enquiries
regarding the construction lies with the Navi
Mumbai Municipal Corporation. Both the
Departments have been informed to take further
action in the matter.
189 The details of the suomoto
action taken by
the Revenue
Department (Collector,
Mumbai Suburban
District) is as under:
A) Action taken regarding the
complaint of dumping of
rabbit within mangrove
area in Charkop, Tal.
Borivali received from Shri
Reji Abraham, Secretary,
North Mumbai Congress (I)
B) Action taken regarding the
complaint of destruction of
mangroves at Eksar, Tal.
Borivali received from Shri
Sudhir Khaire, Maharshtra
Pradesh Congress
Committee & Shri Rafat
Farhat Hussain,
Lokadhikar, Mumbai
President by Talathi Eksar
A) Collector, Mumbai Suburban District has
submitted report dt. 30.11.2010 in which it is
stated that according to the complaint received
by Deputy Collector (GAD), Tahsildar Borivali &
Circle Officer had inspected the said site and it
was found that rabbit was dumped in the said
site (Charkop Sector 8, 9)
Accordingly FIR bearing the No. 1901/ 2010 dt.
21.10.2010 has been filed against unknown
offender(s) under the Charkop Police Station,
Borivali under Section 15(1)(2) of the
Environmental Protection Act, 1986.
B) Collector, Mumbai Suburban District has
submitted report dt. 22nd February 2011 in which
it is stated that according to the complaint
received by Tahsildar Borivali, Talathi, Eksar
had inspected the said site and it was found that
there was dumping done at a distance of 15 m
from the mangroves.
Accordingly an offence bearing the No. 1821/
2010 dt. 22.12.2010 has been filed at the MHB
Police Station, Borivali under Section 15(1)(2) of
the Environmental Protection Act, 1986.
190 Complaint of Stalin D
(Vanshakti) Mumbai dt.
1.3.2011
Destruction of mangroves at
Ghodbunder Road, Thane
Collector, Thane has submitted report dt. 27th June
2011 in which it is reported that Circle Officer,
Balkum has carried out the necessary enquiry into
the matter. The report reveals that the plot of land
in question (S. No. 29 area 1.05.2 hctrs and S. No.
30 area 0.14.1 hctrs) belongs to the State of
Maharashtra. An offence bearing the number
II/30/10 dt. 27.03.2010 had been registered with the
Kashimira Police Station against Mr. Anil Wane
under Section 15 of Environmental Protection Act,
1986 for dumping soil and destroying the
mangroves within 50 m of the mangroves area.
However, as of today no damage has been found
to be done to the mangroves at said site.
191 Complaint of Stalin D
(Vanshakti) Mumbai dt.
1.3.2011
Destruction of mangroves at
Bhayandarpada, Owala, Dist.
Thane
Collector, Thane has submitted report dt. 27th June
2011 in which it is reported that Circle Officer,
Balkum has carried out the inspection of the said
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192 Complaint of Stalin D
(Vanshakti) Mumbai dt.
1.3.2011
Destruction of mangroves at
Chhenna Village, Opposite
Krishna Family Restaurant &
Bar, Ghodbunder Road,
Thane
site and reported that there has benn no damage
caused to the mangroves at that particular site.
However in the adjoining land bordering the
Ghodbunder Road (S. No. 26/1, 5/1/1, 5/2/1)
dumping of soil was found to be done by Mr. Anil
Parshuram Patil and Mr. Parshuram Damodar Patil
damaging the mangroves. An offence bearing the
No. 13/11 dt. 25.2.2011has been registered against
them at the Kashimira Police Station.
Similarly due to destruction of mangroves in
another adjoining piece of land (S. No. 15/1) done
by Mr. Shaukat Khan, an offence bearing the No.
42 dt. 18.6.2009 has been registered against him.
Destruction of mangroves has also been caused
due to dumping of mud in another plot of land (S.
No. 26/1) by the landlord Smt. Venubai Dhangde
and a developer, Mr. Akram. An offence bearing
the No. I/14/11 dt. 25.2.2011 has been registered
against them with the Kashimira Police Station.
193 Complaint received
from Roshan B.
Dabhoiwala, Trustee,
Bandra (W) residents
association dt.
14.3.2010
Destruction of mangroves
opposite Naushad’s
bungalow, off Carter Road
promenade in Bandra (W)
Collector, Mumbai Suburban District has submitted
report dated 21.4.2011 in which it is reported that
there has been no destruction done to the
mangroves at the site. However illegal sheds have
been constructed within 10 m of the mangroves
which violate the CRZ norms. Local enquiries
revealed that the sheds belonged to local fishermen
who used it for storing nets. These sheds have now
been destroyed and mobile Police units have been
instructed to keep a close watch on the site so that
no further encroachment happens.
194 Complaint of Stalin D
(Vanshakti) Mumbai dt.
1.3.2011
Complaint of Shri M M
Moghe of Mumbai dt.
15.3.2011
Destruction of mangroves
and violation of CRZ norms at
villages of Salav, Nidi,
Mithekhar, Yesade and
Shirgaon of Tahsil Murud,
Dist. Raigad
Collector, Raigad has submitted report dated
5.5.2011 in which it is reported that Sub Divisional
Officer, Alibag has carried out visual survey of the
said site. It was found that no harm has been done
to the mangroves at the said site.
195 Complaint of Vasant
Jaiswal dt. 18.2.2009
received from Asstt.
Registrar (Legal &
Research), Hon. High
Court, A S Mumbai dt.
23.9.2010
Contempt of Court by
removing mangroves at
Malvani, Taluka Borivali,
Mumbai
Collector, Mumbai Suburban District has submitted
report dated 8.4.2011 in which it is reported that
according to the report provided by Circle Officer,
Goregaon, Senior Police Inspector, Malvani had
registered an offence bearing the No. 07/09 under
section 15(1) of the Environmental Protection Act,
1986 and 5 of the accused had been arrested and
presented before the Court, Borivali. The next
hearing of this case is scheduled on 18th October,
2012.
196 The details of the suo
moto action taken by
the Revenue
Department (Collector
Raigad) is as under:
Action taken regarding the
destruction of mangroves at
Sector 9, Kharghar, Navi
Mumbai
Collector, Raigad has submitted report dated
8.4.2011 in which it is reported that the Talathi
Kamothe had found that in Sector 9, near the
Railway bridge in Kharghar, the mangrove has
been damaged due to unauthorized sand dredging
by Shri Dnyaneshwar Todekar of Kopara Village.
Accordingly an FIR bearing the No. 285/ 2011 dt.
14.3.2011 has been registered with the Kharghar
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Divisional Commissioner (Konkan)
Police Station against him.
197 Complaint of Shri Peer
Mohammed, Trustee-
Darul-Uloom Raza-EGhouse,
Mumbai dated
25th April 2011
Destruction of mangroves
and violation of CRZ norms at
Cheeta Camp, Trombay,
Mumbai
Collector, Mumbai Suburban District has been
asked to enquire into the matter and submit enquiry
report. His report is still awaited. The outcome of
the enquiry will be reported in the next Monthly
Report.
198 Complaint of Shri
Abhijeet P. Patil,
President-
Development
Standards Association
of India, New Mumbai
dated 7.4.2011
Destruction of mangroves
due to construction of
buildings at Wadala Link
Road
Collector, Mumbai City & Commissioner, BMCMumbai
have been asked to enquire into the matter
and submit enquiry report. Their report is still
awaited. The outcome of the enquiry will be
reported in the next Monthly Report.
199 Complaint of Shri Milan
Patil, Mumbai dt.
23.3.2011 (received
through Asstt. Engr.
(R/N) Ward dt.
12.5.2011)
Complaint received regarding
cutting of mangroves at
Dahisar (W), New Link Road
Collector, Mumbai Suburban District has submitted
an enquiry report dt. 18.11.2011 in which it has
been specified that the Sub Divisional Officer,
Mumbai Suburban District had carried out the
necessary enquiries according to which it was seen
that the said plot (Village Eksar Survey No. 221)
belongs to Shri Narayan Daji Samant. The
mangroves in this land have been destroyed by
dumping mud on them and an illegal slum by the
name of Ganpat Patil Nagar has sprung up in this
land. Several offences have been files with the
MHB Police Station in this regard under the
Environment Protection Act, 1986. There is no new
development about the destruction of mangroves
and the situation as was before continues to exist.
200 Complaint of Mr. Reji
Abraham, President,
United Association for
Social Education &
Welfare dt. 20.5.2011,
received on 20.5.2011
Complaint against
construction activity in
violation of Hon. High Court’s
Order on plot within 50 m of
mangroves at Charkop,
Sector 8
Collector, Mumbai Suburban District has been
asked to enquire into the matter and submit enquiry
report. His report is still awaited. The outcome of
the enquiry will be reported in the next Monthly
Report.
201 Complaint of Adv.
Kishor Ramesh Sawant
dt. 10.6.2011
Destruction of mangroves
near Jesal Park Creek,
Bhayandar, Dist. Thane
Collector, Thane has been asked to enquire into
the matter and submit enquiry report. His report is
still awaited. The outcome of the enquiry will be
reported in the next Monthly Report.
202 Complaint of Shri
Sukumar Killedar,
President, Save
Mangroves & Navi
Mumbai existence,
Nerul, Navi Mumbai
A violation of CRZ-I by filling
up of holding ponds and
leveling within 50 m area of
mangroves at Sector No. 50,
Nerul, Navi Mumbai
Additional Collector (Encroachment) & Chief
Controller Illegal Constructions, CIDCO has
submitted an enquiry report dt. 28.09.2011 in which
it has been specified that Beat Officer of that region
has carried out a visual survey of the said site
where it was seen that waste materials had been
dumped by the residents at the site. The material
appears to be waste from the repairs of the houses
undertaken by the residents in that area. The
concerned section has been ordered to clean up
the area by CIDCO.
203 The details of the suo
moto action taken by
the Revenue
Department (Collector,
(a) Action taken by Sub
Divisional Officer, Dapoli
Dist. Ratnagiri as per
complaint received from
(a) Collector Ratnagiri has submitted report dt.
18.5.2011 in which it is stated that Sub
Divisional Officer, Dapoli had conducted the
necessary enquiry into the matter, which
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complainant
Particulars/ Nature of the
complaint
Action taken by MCZMA/ District Collector/
Divisional Commissioner (Konkan)
Ratnagiri & Thane) is
as under:
Shri Vinayak Baba
Mahamunkar, Mumbai
regarding destruction of
mangroves at S. No. 16,
Hissa No. 1, Village
Padve, Tal. Mandangad,
Dist. Ratnagiri
(b) Action taken by
Tahsildar Thane as per
complaint received from
Shri Narayan Bhoir of
Balkum, Dist. Thane
regarding destruction of
mangroves at S. No. 25
& 29, Kolshet Dist.
Thane
revealed that mangroves had been damaged
by Shri Uday Shrirang Dalvi & 4 others.
Accordingly an offence had been registered
against them by the Circle Officer, Mhapral
Tal. Mandangad Dist. Ratnagiri under Section
15 of Environmental Protection Act, 1986.
(b) Collector Thane has submitted report dt.
27.6.2011 in which it is stated that Tahsildar
Thane had conducted the necessary enquiry
into the matter through Circle Officer, Balkum,
which revealed that an offence bearing the No.
II/3093/ dt. 04.12.2010 has been registered
with the Kapurbawadi Police Station against
Shri Sunil Dhavalu Khutade & others.
However, it was found by Circle Officer,
Balkum that as of today there is no destruction
of mangroves happening at the said site.
204 Complaint of Shri
Rajkumar Chandrasen
Chavhan at Devghar
(Hareshwar) Taluka
Shrivardhan, Dist.
Raigad dt. 14.7.2011
Destruction of mangroves
using Pokland and JCB
Machines as well as dumping
of rabbit at Khopate
(Bandhpada), Tal. Uran at
Wahal & Ulwe Creek, Tal.
Panvel & Dharamtar Creek,
Tal. Pen
Collector, Raigad has enquired into the matter and
has submitted an enquiry report dt. 3.10.2011 in
which it has been specified that as per the
complaints regarding mangroves being destroyed
in Khopte village in Uran taluka by Continental
Warehousing Co. at Vahal village, Taluka Panvel
by Reliance SEZ and at Ulve Creek in Panvel, a
visual inspection of the above sites was carried out
by the Dy. Commissioner (Revenue), Konkan
Division, Tahsildar Uran and Tahsildar Panvel
along with Shri Chavan who had filed the
complaint. Some of the senior as well as the
respected villagers were also present at the site at
Khopte during the inspection. it was seen that no
damage was caused to the mangroves at the site at
Khopte Village.
At the site at Vahal village, a compound wall is
being constructed by Reliance SEZ. It was seen
that there were a few mangrove plants within 50
mtrs of the wall being constructed. However it was
told and was also given in writing to the officers
conducting the inspection that the plants in
question were merely two years old and had grown
there after the construction of the wall had started.
At Ulwe creek it was seen that the site has been
used as a sand depot for many years and hence
there were no mangroves at the said site.
At Harihareshwar and Bagmandle, Taluka
Srivardhan, offences have been registered against
the following persons for violation of the Hon’ble
High Court’s order and carrying out construction
activities within 50 mtrs of and causing damage to
the mangroves under article 15 of the
Environmental Protection Act, 1986.
1. Offence bearing the no. 2/2011 against Dr.
Dayalal Laxmichand Jain of harihareshwar at
Srivardhan Police Station on 9.1.2011
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2. Offence bearing the no. 6/2011 against Shri
Ganesh Dashrath Daripkar, Bangmandle at
Srivardhan Police Station on 2.7.2011
205 The details of the suo
moto action taken by
the Revenue
Department (Collector,
Raigad) is as under:
Action taken by Circle Officer
Poynad, Tal. Alibag, Dist.
Raigad due to complaint
submitted by farmers from
Medhekhar, Tal. Alibag dt.
7.4.2011
It has been revealed that in the report submitted by
the Circle Officer Poynad, Tal. Alibag, Dist. Raigad
that as there was damage caused to the
mangroves, and FIR bearing the number 3006/11
has been registered with the Poynad Police Station
on 28.7.2011 against Shri Amit Patni (Director,
Patni Ltd.) and Shri J. M. Mhatre of Panvel.
206 Complaint of Shri
Francis Xavier, Human
Rights Commission,
Malad (West), Mumbai
dt. 11.8.2011
Dumping mud on mangrove
trees at Marve Road, near
Marve Road bridge, opposite
Tata Power House
Collector, Mumbai Suburban District has been
asked to enquire into the matter and submit enquiry
report. His report is still awaited. The outcome of
the enquiry will be reported in the next monthly
report.
207 Complaint of Bombay
Environmental Action
Group, Mumbai dt.
30.8.2011
Destruction of mangroves at
Sewerage site, next to
Maritime Institute, Panvel
Collector, Raigad has submitted an enquiry report
dt. 28.11.2011 in which it has been specified that
the Sub Divisional Officer, Panvel had carried out
the necessary enquiries according to which it was
seen that the said land, has been reserved through
the Municipal Council, Panvel for setting up of a
sewage treatmnent plant. Accordingly, the
construction work of the Septic Tank, Office
building and the Cleaning plant is going on at the
site. It was seen that no mangroves had been
destroyed at the site. Also there are no mangroves
seen within 50 m of the site.
208 Complaint of Bombay
Environmental Action
Group, Mumbai dt.
30.08.2011
209 Complaint of Adv.
Surendraji Waman
Dhawale, Alibag dt.
30.08.2011
Destruction of mangroves &
dumping done by JSW
Company in CRZ-I Zone at
Dolvi, Tal. Pen, Dist. Raigad
Collector, Raigad has submitted report dt.
01.10.2011 in which it is reported that Sub
Divisional Officer, Alibag had carried out enquiry
into the said matter. It is revealed that dumping has
been done on the Govt. land bearing survey No.
117/1, 117/2, 118/1, 118/2 causing destruction of
mangroves. Accordingly the Circle Officer, Vashi,
Tal. Pen has registered an FIR No. 04/2011 with
the Wadkhal Police Station on 31.8.2011 against
Officials/ Contractors of ISPAT Company.
210 Complaint of Bombay
Environmental Action
Group, Mumbai dt.
30.08.2011
Destruction of mangroves at
two sites in Panvel- near a
sewerage plant next to
Maritime Institute and Sai/
Saibaba Nagar
Collector, Raigad has submitted an enquiry report
dt. 28.11.2011 in which it has been specified that
the Sub Divisional Officer, Panvel had carried out
the necessary enquiries according to which it was
seen that the said land, has been reserved through
the Municipal Council, Panvel for setting up of a
sewage treatmnent plant. Accordingly, the
construction work of the Septic Tank, Office
building and the Cleaning plant is going on at the
site. It was seen that no mangroves had been
destroyed at the site. Also there are no mangroves
seen within 50 m of the site.
211 Complaint of Bombay
Environmental Action
Group, Mumbai dt.
30.08.2011
Destruction of mangroves at
Thane-Nashik road near
Diva-Anjur village
Collector, Thane has submitted an enquiry report
dt. 28.11.2011 in which it has been specified that
the Tahsildar Bhivandi and Additional Circle Officer,
Bhivandi had enquired into the matter. The
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complainant Shri Debi Goenka could not be
reached at the contact number mentioned by him in
his letter. It was found that no damage has been
done to the mangroves at the said site because of
the construction of a warehouse.
However, offences have been registered earlier
against the concerned persons for illegal cutting of
mangroves on survey No. 180/A on 29.8.2009 in
the same village.
212 Complaint of Bombay
Environmental Action
Group, Mumbai dt.
30.08.2011
Destruction of mangroves at
Airoli
Collector, Thane has submitted report dt. 29th
September 2011 in which it is reported that Circle
Officer, Belapur had carried out the inspection of
the said site. It was seen that construction of bhakti
Technology Park is going on adjacent to the Airoli-
Patni road. However, it has been reported that no
destruction of any sort has been done to the
mangroves due to this construction.
213 The details of the suo
moto action taken by
the Revenue
Department (Collector,
Thane) is as under
(a) Action taken by Circle
Officer, Bhayandar, Dist.
Thane due to destruction
of mangroves done at
Bhayandar West
(b) Action taken by Circle
Officer, Bhayandar, Dist.
Thane due to article in
Pudhari newspaper dt.
25.4.2011 regarding
destruction of mangroves
done at Mira-Bhayandar
West
(a) Collector, Thane has submitted report dt.
29.9.2011 in which it is reported that
destruction to mangroves was caused due to
dumping done on land belonging to the Salt
Department (Survey No. 336). Accordingly an
offence bearing the No. 33111 dated 4.7.2011
was registered with the Bhayandar Police
Station against Shri Kaisar Ahmed Shaikh and
Shri Surendra, contractor, Mira-Bhayandar
Municipal Corporation under Sec 15 & 19 of
the Environmental Protection Act, 1986 by
Circle Officer, Bhayandar, Dist. Thane
(b) Collector, Thane has submitted report dt.
29.9.2011 in which it is reported that damages
have been caused to the mangroves due to
construction of retaining wall by Shri Janu
Rama Mali & Shri Sandip Chandrakant
Samant. Accordingly an offence bearing No. II
42/2011 dt. 15.4.2011 has been registered
with the Navghar Police Station under Sec 15
& 19 of the Environmental Protection Act,
1986. Similarly, an offence bearing the No. II
44/2011 dt. 25.5.2011 has been registered
against trustees of the Vishwakarma Vansh
Sutar Charitable Trust, Mumbai, Shri
Shankarlal Hiraji Gehlot & Shri Jayantilal
Nemaji Sutar by Circle Officer, Bhayandar,
Dist. Thane.
214 Complaint of Shri Debi
Goenka, Bombay
Environmental Action
Group, Mumbai dt.
3.10.2011
Destruction of mangroves at
Naigaon
Collector, Thane District has been asked to enquire
into the matter and submit enquiry report. His report
is still awaited. The outcome of the enquiry will be
reported in the next Monthly Report.
215 Complaint of Shri Debi
Goenka, Bombay
Environmental Action
Group, Mumbai dt.
Destruction of mangroves at
Bhuigaon, Vasai, Dist. Thane
Collector, Thane District has been asked to enquire
into the matter and submit enquiry report. His report
is still awaited. The outcome of the enquiry will be
reported in the next Monthly Report.
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3.10.2011
216 Complaint of Stalin D,
Vanshakti, Mumbai dt.
24.10.2011
Destruction of mangroves at
Mulund-Thane
Collector, Mumbai Suburban District has submitted
an enquiry report dt. 21.01.2012 in which it has
been specified that the Tehsildar-Kurla, Resident
Naib Tahsildar-Kurla, Circle Officer, Ghatkopar and
representatives of complainant had a visual survey
of the said site and also taken photographs.
It was seen that dumping had been done in an
appropriate area of 300 X 50 m within 50 m from
the mangroves. Hence, an FIR bearing the no.
01/12 had been filed with the Navghar Police
Station on 04.01.2012 against the M/s. Sunstream
City Pvt. Ltd. under section 15(2) of Environment
Protection Act, 1986.
217 Complaint of Stalin D,
Vanshakti, Mumbai dt.
19.11.2011
Destruction of mangroves at
Kasheli on Thane Bhiwandi
Road
Collector, Thane District has been asked to enquire
into the matter and submit enquiry report. His report
is still awaited. The outcome of the enquiry will be
reported in the next Monthly Report.
218 Complaint of Shri Zahid
Sahid Shaikh, Govandi,
Mumbai dt. 24.10.2011
Dumping of mangroves in
CRZ area at Ulwe Reti
Bunder/ Uran
Collectors, Thane and Raigad District have been
asked to enquire into the matter and submit enquiry
report. His report is still awaited. The outcome of
the enquiry will be reported in the next Monthly
Report.
219 Complaint of Mohd.
Hanif Alam, Trombay,
Mumbai dt. 24.10.2011
Destruction of mangroves at
Chitacamp, Trombay,
Mumbai
Collector, Mumbai Suburban District has been
asked to enquire into the matter and submit enquiry
report. His report is still awaited. The outcome of
the enquiry will be reported in the next Monthly
Report.
220 The details of the suo
moto action taken by
the Revenue
Department (Collector
Thane) is as under
Action taken by Circle Officer
Bhayandar, Dist. Thane
Collector Thane has submitted report dt.
28.11.2011 in which it is reported that the Mira-
Bhayandar Municipal Corporation while building the
Chacha Nehru garden and a protection wall next to
the creek had encroached upon the Government
Kharland at Survey No. 15, Navghar.
There was damage seen to be caused to the
mangroves due to this construction. Hence, an
offence was registered at Navghar Police Station
under sections 15 and 19 of Environment
Protection Act, 1986 against the contractors of the
Mira-Bhayandar Municipal Corporation Shri Janu
Rama Mali and Shri Sandip Chandrakant Samant.
221 Complaint of Shri Stalin
D, Vanshakti, Mumbai
dt. 13.12.2011
Municipal waste dumped on
CRZ-I land adjacent to
mangroves
Collector, Mumbai Suburban District has submitted
an enquiry report dt. 21.01.2012 in which it has
been specified that the Tehsildar-Kurla, Resident
Naib Tahsildar-Kurla, Circle Officer, Ghatkopar and
representatives of complainant had a visual survey
of the said site and also taken photographs.
It was seen that dumping had been done in an
appropriate area of 300 X 50 m within 50 m from
the mangroves. Hence, an FIR bearing the no.
01/12 had been filed with the Navghar Police
Station on 04.01.2012 against the M/s. Sunstream
City Pvt. Ltd. under section 15(2) of Environment
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222 Complaint of Shri
Ashok Pandit, Save
Open Spaces, Mumbai
Destruction of mangroves in
the Lokhandwala area,
Andheri West, Mumbai
Collector, Mumbai Suburban District has submitted
an enquiry report dt. 31.1.2012 in which it has been
specified that the concerned Talathi and the Circle
Officer carried out a visual survey of the plot, S. No.
41, CTS 1/48/1A/2, where it was seen that in a part
of the land adjacent to the creek, about 2-3
truckloads of dumping had been done. This
dumping had been done within 15-20 m of the
mangroves. Accordingly an offence has been filed
with the Oshiwara Police Station against Shri Vinod
P. Mahajan, Promoter, Swami Samarth Prasanna
Cooperative Housing Society Ltd. on 7.1.2012
under Section 15(1)(2) of the Environment
Protection Act, 1986.
223 The details of the suo
moto action taken by
the Revenue
Department is as under
Action taken by Sub
Divisional Officer, Mumbai
Suburban District
Collector, Mumbai Suburban District has submitted
report dt. 28.11.2011 in which it is reported that in
the village of Eksar, Survey No. 221 and 85/3 were
the lands where dumping was seen to be done
within 50 m of the mangroves. On enquiry by the
SDO, Mumbai Suburban District, it was revealed
that the lands in question belonged to Shri Narayan
Daji Samant (S. No. 221) and Shri Kamlakar
Damodar Patil (S. No. 85/3). On further enquiry, it
was found that the dumping at the site had been
done by Shri Patil. Accordingly an FIR bearing No.
1134/2011 has been registered with the MHB
Police Station against him on 17.8.2011 under
Section 15(1)(2) of the Environmental Protection
Act, 1986.
224 Complaint of New Link
Road Residents
Forum, Mumbai dt.
13.12.2011 received
from Law Officer,
Environment Dept,
Mantralaya dt.
31.12.2011
Mangroves destruction in
Borivali & Dahisar
Collector, Mumbai Suburban District has been
asked to enquire into the matter and submit enquiry
report. His report is still waiated. The outcome of
the enquiry will be reported in the next monthly
report.
225 Complaint of Debi
Goenka, Bombay
Environmental Action
Group, Mumbai dt.
11.1.2012
Destruction of mangroves at
Diva-Anjur Village, Tal.
Bhiwandi, Thane District
Collector, Thane has been asked to enquire into
the matter and submit enquiry report. His report is
still waiated. The outcome of the enquiry will be
reported in the next monthly report.
226 Complaint of Debi
Goenka, Bombay
Environmental Action
Group, Mumbai dt.
13.1.2012
Destruction of mangroves at
site proposed for Navi
Mumbai International Airport,
Navi Mumbai
Collector, Raigad has been asked to enquire into
the matter and submit enquiry report. His report is
still waiated. The outcome of the enquiry will be
reported in the next monthly report.
227 The details of the suo
moto action taken by
the Revenue
Department (Collector
Thane) is as under:
Action taken by Circle Officer,
Bhayandar
Collector Thane District has submitted report dt.
31.01.2012 in which it is reported that the
mangroves has been damaged at Village Rai (S.
No. 111) by M/s. Reliance Energy while laying out
electric cables.
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Accordingly an FIR bearing the No. II/57 has been
registered against Shri. Prashant Gore of Reliance
Energy with the Bhayandar Police Station against
him on 12.10.2011 under Sec 15 of the
Environmental Protection Act. 1986 by the Circle
Officer, Bhayandar.
228 Complaint of Shri Debi
Goenka, Bombay
Environmental Action
Group, Mumbai, dated
8.2.2012
Destruction of mangroves at
Oshiwara- Lokhandwala Link
Road, Mumbai
Collector, Mumbai Suburban District has been
asked to enquire into the matter and submit enquiry
report. His report is still waiated. The outcome of
the enquiry will be reported in the next monthly
report.
229 Complaint of Shri
Ashok Pandit,
Convenor for Save
Open Spaces, Mumbai,
dated 09.02.2012
Removal of complete debris
and construction equipment
from site of destruction of
mangroves, so that
mangroves can grow back to
their original state.
Collector, Mumbai Suburban District has been
asked to enquire into the matter and submit enquiry
report. His report is still waiated. The outcome of
the enquiry will be reported in the next monthly
report.
230 Complaint of Shri Stalin
D, Vanshakti, Mumbai,
dated 27.02.2012
Massive mangrove
destruction and pollution of
wetland
Collector, Mumbai Suburban District has been
asked to enquire into the matter and submit enquiry
report. His report is still waiated. The outcome of
the enquiry will be reported in the next monthly
report.
231 The details of the suo
moto action taken by
the Revenue
Department (Collector,
Mumbai Suburban
District) is as under:
Action taken by Circle Officer,
Bandra, Mumbai Suburban
District
Collector, Mumbai Suburban District has submitted
report dt. 8.2.2012 in which it is reported that the
Circle Officer had found that mangroves adjacent to
Vakola Creek near Dnyaneshwar Nagar had been
destroyed and dumping done.
Accordingly, he has filed an FIR with the Kherwadi
Police Station against unkown persons on
16.1.2012 under Section 15(1)(2) of the
Environmental Protection Act, 1986.