India, April 28 -- The Clean and Heritage Colaba Residents Association (CHCRA) has issued a legal notice to Nitesh Rane, minister for ports and fisheries, and the Maharashtra Maritime Board (MMB), regarding the commencement of work on a proposed passenger jetty at Radio Club near the Gateway of India-a project that is facing strong opposition from local residents. The association will approach the Bombay high court on Monday.

In the legal notice, CHCRA expressed its deep concern about the Rs.186-crore project planned between Radio Club and the Gateway of India, which, the association argues, is being pushed forward without adequate transparency or consultation.

The association highlighted a meeting held on March 29 at Vidhan Bhavan, cha...