No.RB/Desk-II/Forest/2211(145)/2017 Office of the Divisional Commissioner Dn.Kokan Bhavan, Navi 400 614 Dated – 18/11/2017.

To, The Prothonotory & Senior Master High Court, Mumbai.

Sub:- Protection and Conservation of Mangroves and Implementation of Hon. High Court order dated 06/10/2005 in P.I.L.87 of 2006 (W.P.(L)No.3246/2004) 145th Monthly Report.

As the Hon. Bombay High Court vide order dated 06/10/2005 in Writ Petition No(L) No.3246 of 2004 the Bombay Environmental Action Group V/s State of directed the State Government to designate an Officer not below the rank of District Magistrate to see that the orders of the Hon. High Court are implemented and to entertain the complaints received regarding the destruction of mangroves. Accordingly, the State Government Revenue Department designated the Divisional Commissioner, Konkan Division to implement the orders of the Hon. High Court in respect of preservation of mangroves and to prevent the destruction thereof .

According to para 8(vi) of the Hon. High Court order, the State Government is directed to file a monthly report to the Hon. High Court about the action taken on the complaints of destruction of mangroves received. The 144th report in this regard has been submitted on 25/10/2017.

I am now submitting herewith 145th Monthly Report from 1st October, 2017 to 31st October, 2017. The same may please be brought to the notice of the Hon. High Court, Mumbai. Encl: As above (O.C. signed by Divisional Commissioner.) sd/- (Dr. Jagdish Patil) Divisional Commissioner, Konkan Division.

Copy -fd.w.cs.to the Government Pleader (Original Side),High Court, Mumbai Copy - Submitted to the Principal Secretary (Revenue),Revenue & Forests Department Mantralaya, Mumbai. Copy - Submitted to the Secretary (Forests), Revenue & Forests Deptt. Mantralaya, Mumbai. Copy- Submitted to the Secretary, Environment Deptt. Mantralaya, Mumbai.

(O.C. signed by Divisional Commissioner.) sd/- (Siddharam Salimath) Dy. Commissioner (Revenue),Konkan Division

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145th Monthly Report ending 31st October, 2017 of the Divisional Commissioner, Konkan Division, Mumbai as per the directions of the Hon. High Court, Mumbai dated.6/10/2005 in P.I.L.No.87 of 2006 (W.P.(L) 3246/2004)

1. No. of pending complaints as on 30/09/2017 119 2. No. of complaints received in current month 10 3. Total Complaints as on 31/08/2017 129 4.Action taken thereon in current month 19 5. No. of pending complaints as on 31/08/2017 110 6. No. of offenders named 11 7. the details of prosecution/ 30 action launched.

1 145/1.Complaint of Shrimati Sukanya received from MCZMA letter dated 18/02/2017. Nature of complaint Action taken Destruction of mangroves at Commissioner, Municipal Ghansoli, Navi Mumbai. Corporation, MD, CIDCO, Belapur and CCF, Mangroves, has been asked to enquire into the matter and take necessary action and submit report. Their reports are still awaited. The outcome of the enquiry will be reported.

2. 145/2. Complaint of Rohit Joshi received from MCZMA letter dated 02/03/2017. Nature of complaint Action taken Destruction of mangroves by Collector, has been asked to enquire into dumping debris at Shri Swami the matter and submit enquiry report. The report Samarth Math road, Mithbander is awaited. The outcome of the enquiry will be road, Kopari, Thane (E). reported.

3. 145/3. Complaint of Shri. Hemant received from MCZMA letter dated 02/03/2017. Nature of complaint Action taken Destruction of mangroves and Commissioner Navi Mumbai Municipal reclamation by dumping debris Corporation, MD, CIDCO Belapur and CCF, in Vashi creek, Navi Mumbai. Mangroves, Bandra has been asked to enquire into the matter and take necessary action and submit report. Their reports are still awaited. The outcome of the enquiry will be reported.

4. 145/4. Complaint of Shri. Shri. Dakawe received from MCZMA letter dated 18/02/2017. Nature of complaint Action taken Destruction of mangroves at Collector Thane, Commissioner Thane Mahatma Phule nagar, Kalwa. Municipal Corporation and CCF Mangrove Cell, Mumbai has been asked to enquire into the matter and submit enquiry report. The report is awaited. The outcome of the enquiry will be reported.

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5. 145/5. Complaint of Shri. Sanjay B. received from government latter dated 07/09/2017. Nature of Complaint Action taken Destruction of mangroves at Collector, Raigad has been asked to enquire into the Roadpali, Tal. . matter and submit enquiry report. The report is awaited. The outcome of the enquiry will be reported.

6 145/6. Complaint of Shri. Pradip Jangam received from MCZMA letter dated 18/02/2017.. Nature of Complaint Action taken Destruction of mangroves at Collector Thane, Commissioner Mira Bhayander Mira Bhayander. Municipal Corporation and CCF Mangrove Cell, Mumbai has been asked to enquire into the matter and submit enquiry report. The report is awaited. The outcome of the enquiry will be reported.

7 145/7. Complaint of Shri. Mohasin Sayyad received from MCZMA letter dated 02/03/2017. Nature of Complaint Action taken Destruction of mangroves Collector, Mumbai Suburban has been asked to by cutting, burning and enquire into the matter and submit enquiry report. dumping debris at Dharavi, The report is awaited. The outcome of the enquiry Madh Jetty, Malad (W) will be reported. Mumbai.

8 145/8. Complaint of Shri. Nikolas Almeda received from MCZMA letter dated 13/07/2017. Nature of Complaint Action taken Destruction of mangroves at Collector, Mumbai Suburban has been asked to Essal World, Gorai, enquire into the matter and submit enquiry report. Mumbai The report is awaited. The outcome of the enquiry will be reported.

9 145/9. Complaint of Shri. Mukesh Sabale received from MCZMA letter dated 02/03/2017. Nature of Complaint Action taken Destruction of mangroves Collector, Mumbai Suburban has been asked to Plot No.36, Road No.1, enquire into the matter and submit enquiry report. Malad, Malvani, Mumbai The report is awaited. The outcome of the enquiry will be reported.

10 145/10. Complaint of Shri. Parivartan received from MCZMA letter dated 18/02/2017. Nature of Complaint Action taken Destruction of mangroves at Collector Mumbai Suburban, Commissioner New link road, Opp. Valnai Brahanmumbai Municipal Corporation and CCF Village, Near Poiser River, Mangrove Cell, Mumbai has been asked to enquire S. No. 39 and Ward no.30, into the matter and submit enquiry report. The report Mumbai is awaited. The outcome of the enquiry will be reported.

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Action taken on the previous report

1. 79/9. Complaint of Shri. Stalin D. received by mail dated 19/04/2012. Nature of Complaint Action taken Destruction of mangroves The Collector, Thane has submitted report dated along the Thane- 23/10/2017. The Complaint was enquired into by bypass road on the the Circle Officer, Bhivandi. It was found that in highway Violation of CRZ Dive Anjur, Tal. Bhivandi, S. No.6/11 and 244 laws and orders of Hon. within 50 meters of mangroves land filling was High Court, Mumbai. done. FIR No. II-12/2012 dated 02/02/2012 has been lodged by Circle Officer, Bhivandi against four truck driver, Vehicle Regestration No. (1) MK- 04/CA6471 (2)MH-04/ CG854 (3) MH-04/CK- 3398 (4) MH-04/FJ 3905 in Narpoli police station under section 15 and 19 of the Environment Protection Act, 1986.

2. 80/5, Complaint of Shri. Stalin D. received by mail dated 14/05/2012. Nature of Complaint Action taken Destruction of mangroves The Collector, Thane has submitted a report dated and dumping on wetlands in 23/10/2017. The Complaint was enquired into by Meera Road, Thane Circle Officer, Bhayander. In year 2010 S.No.273, 280 and 512 of village Navghar, Tal. Thane mangroves were destroyed and FIR was lodged later Circle Officer Bhayander inspected the site and found no substance in the complaint.

3 96/1, Complaint of Shri. Hyder, Ghatkopar(West)received letter dated 22/09/2013 Nature of Complaint Action taken Destruction of mangroves in The Collector, Thane has submitted a report dated Nerul Sector 4, opposite 23/10/2017. The Complaint was enquired into by Nerul junction on palm Circle Officer, Belapur and found no substance in beach road, Navi Mumbai. the complaint.

4. 100/6, Complaint of Shri. Stalin D, Vanshakti, Mumbai by mail dated 20/01/2014. Nature of Complaint Action taken Debris dumping on The Collector, Thane has submitted report dated Mangroves and wetland in 23/10/2017. The Complaint was enquired into by the kasheli Thane-Bhiwandi Circle Officer Kharbav. It was found that in road. S.No.193, 197, 45 and 48 of village Kasheli, Tal. Bhivandi, land filling was done within 50 meters of mangroves. FIR No. II-10/2012 dated 28/1/2012, II- 16/2012 dated 14/02/2012 and II-60/2013 dated 21/06/2013 were lodged by Circle Officer, Kharbav against Shri. Sunil Suryakant Katakdhond, Shri, Ajmatali Sajadali Rehman, Shri Suresh Arjun Madhavi and Murlidhar Madhavi in Narpoli police station under section 15 and 19 of the Environment Protection Act, 1986.

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5. 105/8, Complaint of Shri. Vidydhar Wlalvalkar received from MCZMA letter dated 20/5/2014. Nature of Complaint Action taken Reclamation of wetland in The Collector, Thane has submitted a report dated Mithbunder-Kopri Thane 23/10/2017. The Complaint was enquired into by Creek & Kanhaiyya nagar Circle Officer, Thane and found no substance in the side, Thane complaint. 6 105/10, Complaint of Shri. Rohit Joshi received from MCZMA letter dated 20/5/2014. Nature of Complaint Action taken Destrution of mangroves The Collector, Thane has submitted a report dated by dumping of debris & 23/10/2017. The Complaint was enquired into by construction of wall by M/s Circle Officer, Thane and found no substance in the Sun Stream City Private complaint. Limited in CRZ-I area, Thane. 7 108/1, Complaint of Shri. Stalin D Vanshakti, Mumbai received by letter dated 30/8/2014. Nature of Complaint Action taken Massive reclamation The Collector, Thane has submitted a report dated happening at chena creek 23/10/2017. The Complaint was enquired into by on Ghodbander road. Circle Officer, Balkum and found no substance in the complaint. 8. 96/2, Complaint of Shri. Dhiraj Ramesh Parab received by letter dated 26/09/2013. Nature of Complaint Action taken Destruction of mangroves, The Collector, Thane has submitted report dated illegal filling, unauthorized 23/10/2017. The Complaint was enquired into by the construction & violation of Circle Officer Bhayander. It was found that in CRZ. S.No.209(Old) 15(New) of village Navghar, Tal. Thane The a wall was constructed and land filling was done due to which mangroves were destroyed. FIR No. II-34/2009 dated 30/03/2009 and II-42/2011 dated 14/05/2011 were lodged in Miraroad and Navghar Police Station against an Officer of Health Department, Mira Bhayander Municipal Corporation by Circle Officer, Bhayander under section 15 and 19 of the Environment Protection Act, 1986. 9. 103/2, Complaint of Shri. Anupam Verma, Secretary, Navi Mumbai Environment Preservation Society letter dated 28/03/2014. Nature of Complaint Action taken Damage to mangroves The Collector, Thane has submitted a report dated during construction of 23/10/2017. The Complaint was enquired into by railway line in Sector-15 & Circle Officer, Belapur and found no substance in 15A Nerul, Navi Mumbai. the complaint. 10. 104/6, Complaint of Shri.Harish Ingavale received by letter dated 24/04/2014. Nature of Complaint Action taken Mangroves Burning near The Collector, Thane has submitted a report dated Nerul Signal on palm beach 23/10/2017. The Complaint was enquired into by road. Circle Officer, Belapur and found no substance in the complaint.

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11. 115/3, Complaint of Shri. Saji I. P. received by letter dated 29/12/2014. Nature of Complaint Action taken Illegal construction of The Collector, Thane has submitted report dated "Imperial Square" building 23/10/2017. The Complaint was enquired into by on land bearing mangroves. the Circle Officer Balkum. It was found that in S.No.258/1p(Old) 37/1/1/A (New) of village Bhayanderpada, Tal. Thane a wall was constructed near mangroves. FIR No. II-27/2017 dated 28/09/2017 has been lodged against M/S. Mallinath Enterprises partner Shri. Navin Velgi Bauva, Shri. Pravin Ratanshi Cheda, Shamprat Damoder Mhatres and Chirag Wadilal Sawala in Kasarwadwali Police Station by Circle Officer, Balkum under section 15 and 19 of the Environment Protection Act, 1986.

12 121/1, Complaint of Shri. Sadashiv Gajanan Raut received letter dated 28.09.2015 Nature of Complaint Action taken Destruction of mangroves at The Collector, Thane has submitted report dated Uttan Road,Galli No.18, 23/10/2017. The Complaint was enquired into by Bhayander Dist. Thane the Circle Officer Bhayander. It was found that in S.No. 36(Old) 111 (New) of village Rai, Tal. Thane a land filling was done up on which some huts were built, leading to destruction of mangroves. FIR No. II-101/2016 dated 12/04/2016 and FIR No. II- 0246/2016 dated 24/08/2016 were lodged against Shri. Sunil Mhatre and 6 others and Shri. Kanta Rajesh Mhatre and 10 others in Bhayander Police Station by Circle Officer, Bhayander under section 15 and 19 of the Environment Protection Act, 1986.

13 130/6, Complaint of Shri. Raju Goel letter received dated-04.07.2016. Nature of Complaint Action taken Destruction of Mangroves at The Collector, Thane has submitted report dated Mira Bhayander Municipal 23/10/2017. The Complaint was enquired into by area. Circle Officer, Bhayander. It was found that in S.No. 229 and 230 of village Bhayander, Tal. Thane a land filling as done in the mangroves area and the construction of a Gutter network started . FIR No. 0053/2017 dated 08/02/2017 and FIR No.0291/2017 dated 21/07/2017 were lodged against Shri. Dipak Khambit and others, Engineers, Mira Bhayander Municipal Corporation in Bhayander Police Station by Circle Officer, Bhayander under section 15 and 19 of the Environment Protection Act, 1986. 14 139/5, Complaint of Shri. S. K. Jain received from MCZMA letter dated 13/02/2017 Nature of Complaint Action taken Illegal construction and The Collector, Thane has Submitted a report dated destruction of mangroves at 23/10/2017. The Complaint was enquired into by Rabodi slaughter House, Rabodi, Thane Circle Officer, Thane and found no substance in the complaint.

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15 142/4, Complaint of Shri. Debi Goyanka received by mail dated 02/06/2017. Nature of Complaint Action taken Destruction of Mangroves, The Collector, Thane has Submitted a report dated dumping of construction debris 23/10/2017. The Complaint was enquired into by and reclamation in between Saket Kalwa road to old Agra Circle Officer, Thane and found no substance in the road, Thane (West). complaint.

16 127/4, Complaint of Shri. Vinod Punshi, NMEP Society, Navi Mumbai received by mail dated- 07.3.2016. Nature of Complaint Action taken Slums, realty eat into acres The Collector, Thane has submitted a report dated of greenery on Parsik Hill. 23/10/2017. The complaint was enquired into by Circle Officer, Belapur and found no substance in the complaint.

17 127/5, Complaint of Shri. Vinod Punshi, NMEP Society, Navi Mumbai received by mail dated 01/09/2017. Nature of Complaint Action taken Removal of Illegal hutments, The Collector, Thane has submitted a report dated nurseries, Godawns etc in 23/10/2017. The complaint was enquired into by Vashi Gaon Circle Officer, Belapur and found no substance in the complaint.

18 132/2, Complaint of Shri. Vinod Punsh received by mail dated 29/08/2016. Nature of Complaint Action taken Illegal road / encroachment The Collector, Thane has submitted a report dated being built inside CRZ area 23/10/2017. The complaint was enquired into by of palm beach road Navi Circle Officer, Belapur and found no substance in Mumbai creekward side. the complaint.

19 140/4, Complaint of Shri. Debi Goyanka, received by email dated 11/04/2017. Nature of Complaint Action taken Reclamation of creek and The Coll-ector, Thane has submitted a report dated Destruction of mangroves 23/10/2017. The complaint was enquired into by observed at Nerul, Belapur Circle Officer, Belapur. It was found that in sector and Ulwe, Seawoods, Navi 50 of Village Nerul Tal Thane during railway Mumbai. bridge construction some debris was found in the vicinity of mangroves. But it was removed by Railway Engineer Mr. Lodhi causing no further harm to the mangroves.

(O.C. signed by Divisional Commissioner.) sd/- (Siddharam Salimath) Dy. Commissioner (Revenue),Konkan Division

(O.C. signed by Divisional Commissioner.)

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