Residents and activists under Navi Mumbai Vikas Adhishthan will hold a one-day sit-in on May 19 outside the MIDC office at Mahape, opposing alleged encroachment on the Pawane natural drain by a company. They demand removal of debris, penalties, case under MRTP Act, and demolition of illegal structures, citing flood risks during monsoon in the area.
Residents and activists have announced a one-day sit-in protest outside the MIDC office at Mahape on May 19, demanding immediate action against alleged encroachment on the natural drain at Pawane.
The agitation, scheduled from 11 am to 5 pm, is being organised under the banner of Navi Mumbai Vikas Adhishthan to oppose what protesters describe as illegal construction and dumping activities affecting the natural water channel.
Organisers alleged that a company owner had encroached upon the natural drain and demanded that authorities immediately stop all ongoing activities at the site.
“We are raising our voice to protect the natural drain and prevent environmental damage. Citizens must come together to defend their rights and preserve natural water channels,” organisers said in a statement announcing the protest.
Among the key demands raised by the protesters are the removal of debris allegedly dumped into the drain, recovery of cleanup costs along with penalties from the company concerned, and registration of a case against the firm under the provisions of the Maharashtra Regional and Town Planning (MRTP) Act.
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