India, May 19 -- In a major crackdown on unauthorised constructions based on forged city title survey (CTS) maps, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has demolished 28 unauthorised structures in 17 CTS plots in Malad till Sunday. Deputy municipal commissioner Bhagyashree Kapse said 101 notices have been served to 123 unauthorised buildings on the remaining 84 CTS plots.

The ongoing demolition work, which began on May 9, is likely to be completed by May 31. Out of the 200 CTS maps surveyed in Malad, 101 were found to be forged.

"These forged maps pertained to Madh, Erangal, Malvani, Vanrai, and Kurar," said Kundan Valvi, assistant commissioner of P North Ward.

"The issue dates back to 2022 when a Special Investigation Team (SIT...