Kannamwar Nagar buildings crumble as redevelopment file stuck

As monsoon approaches, residents of buildings in Mhada colony at Kannamwar Nagar in Vikhroli are again filled with dread. With redevelopment stuck in red tape, they are not sure if the old, dilapidated buildings will survive the rains. The buildings, which stand on Mhada layout and are being redeveloped by private builders, are along Eastern Express highway. Since they fall under a buffer zone, they require a no objection certificate (NOC) from the agency under whose jurisdiction the highway is. As per norms, all buildings at a distance of 200 ft from the highway require the additional NOC. But authorities are unable to decide who will give the NOC for redevelopment.