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Ajay Devgn’s Juhu bungalow in Mumbai came under the BMC’s scanner over alleged unauthorised construction, leading to the demolition of portions of the property (Img: Pinterest)
Mumbai: Bollywood actor Ajay Devgn has come under the spotlight after the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) demolished portions of his bungalow in Mumbai’s upscale Juhu neighbourhood over alleged unauthorised construction. The civic action followed a notice directing that construction work be halted and the necessary permissions submitted.
The property is located in Kapol Co-operative Housing Society in Juhu and reportedly spans approximately 7,802 square feet. According to reports, the civic body raised concerns over internal alterations, the installation of partition walls, modifications to windows and other construction-related work allegedly undertaken without the required municipal approvals.
Acording to the reports , the demolition after determining that the work did not have adequate supporting permissions. The action has brought renewed attention to building regulations and the enforcement of municipal norms in Mumbai’s high-profile residential neighbourhoods.
The civic body issued a stop-work notice on September 10, 2026, under Section 354A of the Mumbai Municipal Corporation Act. The notice directed the concerned parties to stop construction immediately and submit relevant documents and permissions to establish that the work had been authorised.
According to media reports, the construction allegedly continued despite the notice, prompting the BMC to proceed with demolition of the portions it considered unauthorised. Reports indicate that the action was carried out in October, although accounts differ on the exact date of demolition.
The matter has also raised questions about the documentation required for structural alterations to residential properties.
The bungalow is reportedly owned by Ajay Devgn and his mother, Veena Devgn. Further details about the extent of the demolition and any subsequent legal response remain unclear. The development has attracted attention because of the actor’s prominence in the Hindi film industry, while the central issue remains compliance with municipal building regulations.
