India, Aug. 6 -- The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Tuesday took stringent action against Living Liquidz restaurants located in NRK House, Kamala Mills compound in Lower Parel, by demolishing its unauthorised construction and cancelling both of its restaurant licenses.

Living Liquidz, also known as Mumbai Wines and Traders (P) Ltd, had illegally converted the ground and first floors, originally meant for a tailoring shop and a garment shop, into restaurants with a bar and wine shop and dining area, respectively. This unauthorised change in user, without a change in user permit, led to the BMC's stringent crackdown.

Swapnaja Kshirsagar, assistant commissioner, G South Ward, said to HT, "There were several violations. They we...