We have been hearing about SRK’s recent plan to undergo a mega renovation at his plush house – Mannat. As per reports, the Shah Rukh Khan’s iconic Mumbai bungalow, Mannat, is set to undergo significant renovations this summer. In order to facilitate the expansion and renovation work, the actor and his family have decided to temporarily relocate from their renowned Bandra residence. However, the project has hit a snag as a social activist has raised concerns regarding potential violations in the renovation plans, prompting the National Green Tribunal (NGT) to consider intervening and halting the work.
As reported by Bar & Bench, social activist Santosh Daundkar has filed a complaint with the NGT, alleging that Shah Rukh Khan and the Maharashtra Coastal Zone Management Authority (MCZMA) violated regulations while obtaining the necessary Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) clearance for the renovations at Mannat. Given that the bungalow is categorized as a Grade III heritage structure, any modifications must be executed with the appropriate permissions.
The report reveals that Khan intends to expand his six-story bungalow by adding two additional floors. The appeal also accuses the actor of fraudulent activity by amalgamating 12 one-bedroom flats, originally designated for mass housing, into a single residence for his family.In response to the complaint, the NGT has instructed Daundkar to present evidence supporting his allegations.
A bench comprising Judicial Member Dinesh Kumar Singh and Expert Member Vijay Kulkarni stated, “If any violation of the above procedure has been committed by the Project Proponent or the MCZMA, the same may be submitted by the appellant specifically along with the evidence in support of that, within four weeks. Failing this, we will have no option but to dismiss the present appeal for non-compliance of the order of this Tribunal at the stage of admission itself.” The NGT is scheduled to revisit the case on April 23.
