However we found that they were also serving patrons in these areas.Assistant municipal commissioner from ‘A’ ward Kiran Dighavkar said, “Most of the restaurants claimed that the covering was for monsoon protection. Accordingly, action was taken against Shiv Sagar Restaurant, Salt Water Café and Chopsticks at Veer Nariman Road, as they were found illegally occupying its compulsory open space. The BMC had initiated the action following the directives of state Lokayukta, who had asked civic body to take action against hotels and restaurants for covering compulsory open spaces. (Photo: Shripad Naik) 24DEMOLITION1.

The Samrat restaurant, which is also located on the same road, vacated the open space on their own. “We asked the eateries to restore the compulsory open space within two days of the receipt of the notice, failing which the same would be demolished by us without any further intimation,” said a civic official. (Photo: Shripad Naik)The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Thursday took action against several popular eateries in Churchgate by removing the illegal extensions raised by them in the compulsory open spaces.According to the civic officials, a 48-hour notice had been served to the eateries on June 20, which had covered their compulsory open space.

The civic officials demolished the illegal coverings, which had been erected by these eateries. These eateries were found operating their business at these spaces, thus violating the China Travel Vacuum Space Bag Manufacturers municipal norms, said civic officials.”. The BMC had also planned to take action against Kamling, Gaylords and Pizza by the Bay, but they received a stay from the court.BMC workers demolish an illegal structure of a restaurant near Churchgate station.jpg BMC workers demolish an illegal structure of a restaurant near Churchgate station