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BMC moves to regulate commercial sports turfs on civic plots

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The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has introduced a new policy to regulate and charge fees for commercial sports turfs operating on municipal leasehold land.

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  • The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has established a new policy to charge an annual license fee for commercial sports turfs operating on municipal land.
  • This initiative addresses the unauthorized use of civic plots where operators were generating revenue without BMC approval.
  • The policy introduces a fee linked to Ready Reckoner land rates and includes a one-time amnesty scheme for existing facilities to register.
  • Failure to comply after the grace period will result in significant penalties or closure of the premises.

What to watch next

  • Establishment of the dedicated online portal for turf applications and fee payments.
  • Tracking the number of unauthorized turfs that apply for the one-time amnesty scheme.
  • Enforcement actions taken against sports turfs that remain unauthorized after the one-year amnesty period.

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Named India · IN-MH · Mumbai · BMC Estates Department · Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation

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