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BMC clears BEST bus stand encroachments within 24 hours of SC salary freeze order
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 04 Nov 2026, 04:51 PM
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The BMC Commissioner informed the Supreme Court that encroachments at the BEST bus stand site were cleared within a day of the court's order to freeze salaries of concerned officials.
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) Commissioner informed the Supreme Court today that encroachments on land allocated for the BEST bus stand have been cleared. This action was taken within 24 hours of the top court issuing an order to freeze the salaries of the BMC Commissioner and other concerned officials.
The update was provided to Chief Justice of India Surya Kant during a hearing. The court had directed the salary freeze as a measure to ensure compliance with its previous orders regarding the development of the bus stand site. The specific order of the court regarding the salary freeze has not yet been published in the public record.
The BMC's swift response aims to demonstrate cooperation with the judiciary's directives. The land in question has been earmarked for the establishment of a bus stand to improve public transport infrastructure in Mumbai.
The Supreme Court is expected to review the progress of the encroachment removal and the overall development plan in upcoming sessions. The focus remains on ensuring that the designated area is utilized for its intended public purpose without further delay.
The update was provided to Chief Justice of India Surya Kant during a hearing. The court had directed the salary freeze as a measure to ensure compliance with its previous orders regarding the development of the bus stand site. The specific order of the court regarding the salary freeze has not yet been published in the public record.
The BMC's swift response aims to demonstrate cooperation with the judiciary's directives. The land in question has been earmarked for the establishment of a bus stand to improve public transport infrastructure in Mumbai.
The Supreme Court is expected to review the progress of the encroachment removal and the overall development plan in upcoming sessions. The focus remains on ensuring that the designated area is utilized for its intended public purpose without further delay.