Mumbai: The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has demolished portions of unauthorised interior construction at Bollywood actor Ajay Devgn’s bungalow in Juhu after the owners allegedly continued renovation work despite receiving municipal notices.
According to the information provided, the civic body had issued a show-cause notice and a stop-work order over interior modifications that allegedly lacked the necessary approvals. The demolition followed after the authorities found that the work had continued despite warnings.
The modifications were reportedly intended to facilitate commercial use of the property. The development has also brought attention to a dispute between Devgn and his housing society over plans to lease the premises for commercial activity.
BMC takes action over unauthorised construction
The civic action followed notices concerning construction work carried out without the required municipal permissions.
The BMC had reportedly issued a stop-work notice and asked the owners to produce valid approvals before proceeding with the modifications. However, according to civic authorities, the work continued despite the warnings.
A civic team subsequently visited the property and demolished portions of the interior construction identified as unauthorised.
On September 10, the BMC had specifically raised concerns about unapproved work involving Siporex blocks, a lightweight building material commonly used for internal partitions and construction. The owners were asked to submit the relevant permissions before continuing the work.
The latest action highlights the role of municipal authorities in enforcing building regulations, including when construction involves properties owned by high-profile individuals.
As of the information available, the BMC has not announced any fines or additional legal penalties in connection with the demolition. Devgn’s representatives have also not issued a public statement responding to the action.
Commercial plans for the Juhu bungalow
The construction was reportedly linked to plans to convert part of Devgn’s 7,802-square-foot Juhu bungalow for commercial use.
In August 2026, a leave-and-license agreement was reportedly signed to lease the premises to Florian Hurel Salons Pvt. Ltd. for five years. The agreement was reported to be worth Rs 10.61 crore, with the monthly payment reportedly starting at Rs 16 lakh.
The proposed arrangement would allow the premises to be used for commercial activity rather than solely as a residential property.
However, converting a residential space for commercial purposes can involve several regulatory considerations, including applicable building permissions, permitted land use and requirements imposed by the relevant authorities. A lease agreement does not, by itself, establish that all necessary approvals for construction or a change in use have been obtained.
The BMC’s action concerned the allegedly unauthorised construction work. The available information does not establish whether the authority has separately made a final determination on every aspect of the proposed commercial use.
Housing society raises concerns over commercial activity
The proposed lease has reportedly led to a disagreement between Devgn and residents of his housing society.
According to the information provided, residents were not necessarily opposed to the property being leased, but raised objections to the proposed commercial activity. Their concerns included the possible impact on traffic, parking and safety in the surrounding residential area.
The dispute reflects a wider challenge faced by residential neighbourhoods when individual properties are proposed for commercial use. Even where owners and prospective tenants have reached a private agreement, residents may raise concerns about increased vehicle movement, visitors, deliveries and the pressure on parking and shared infrastructure.
The residents reportedly insisted that the necessary permissions be obtained from the appropriate authorities before commercial operations or related construction proceeded.
The precise terms of the housing society’s objections and the status of any separate proceedings were not detailed in the information available.
What are Siporex blocks, and why did the BMC object?
Siporex blocks are lightweight construction blocks used in building work, including partitions and walls. Their use is not inherently unlawful; the relevant question is whether the work complies with approved plans and applicable municipal rules.
The BMC’s September 10 warning reportedly concerned the use of Siporex blocks in construction that had not received the necessary approval.
Municipal permissions help ensure that building work conforms to approved plans and applicable safety and development requirements. Where construction is carried out without approval, authorities may issue notices, direct work to stop and take enforcement action in accordance with the relevant rules.
In this case, the civic body reportedly asked the owners to provide valid permits before continuing the work. The subsequent demolition followed allegations of non-compliance with the municipal directions.
No further penalties announced so far
The demolition is the latest development in the dispute over the property’s renovation and proposed commercial use.
The BMC has reportedly removed portions of the interior work it considered unauthorised. However, no further information has been provided about whether the owners will be required to submit revised plans, seek additional approvals or face any financial penalty.
Devgn’s representatives have not publicly commented on the demolition in the information available.
The situation also leaves questions about the next steps for the proposed salon lease, including whether the premises can be used commercially after the relevant permissions and requirements are addressed.
What happens next?
The next stage will depend on the decisions taken by the BMC, the property owners and any other authorities involved in the proposed commercial use.
The owners may need to clarify the status of the approvals and ensure that any further construction complies with the applicable rules. The housing society’s concerns about traffic, parking and safety may also remain part of the wider discussion around the proposed use of the property.
For now, the reported demolition centres on construction that the BMC considered unauthorised after issuing notices. Whether additional enforcement measures follow, and whether the planned commercial lease proceeds, remains unclear.
The episode serves as a reminder that private lease arrangements and renovation plans must be considered separately from the municipal permissions required for construction and, where applicable, commercial use.