India, April 22 -- The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC)'s B Ward on Monday launched a demolition drive at Noble Tower, a 22-storey high-rise on Zakaria Masjid Street in Dongri, following the discovery of extensive unauthorised construction.

Officials revealed that the builder had illegally converted six floors - originally reserved for parking and refuge areas - into 45 residential flats, flouting the sanctioned plan approved on January 18, 2010. The violations came to light in August 2024, after a tenant lodged a complaint about the misuse of designated parking space.

Subsequently, the civic body issued a notice under Section 53(1) of the Maharashtra Regional and Town Planning (MRTP) Act on August 7, directing the restoration o...