As developers in Mumbai unscrupulously built beyond what they had been permitted in an attempt to capitalise on the city’s high property prices, only an 11th hour reprieve has staved off demolition of the Campa Cola residential compound.
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Electricity supply to Vinaychand Hirawat and his wife’s apartment at the Campa Cola compound has been disconnected by the Mumbai Municipal Corporation. Subhash Sharma for The National -
The Campa Cola Compound building in Mumbai where some 100 apartments have been built illegally, because they had been constructed beyond five storeys, according to local authorities. Subhash Sharma for The National -
Deepti Doshi, left and other residents vent their anger on Mumbai authorities for the Campa Cola mess. Subhash Sharma for The National -
Dr Pramod Potdar calls his lawyer regarding the legal options to prevent the demolition of his apartment at the Campa Cola compound. Subhash Sharma for The National -
Construction of the Palais Royale super Luxury Tower opposite the Campa Cola compound has been halted after 56 floors were constructed despite being given permission for only 42 floors. Subhash Sharma for The National
In pictures: Mumbai’s buildings face demolition
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