Mumbai, Oct 17 (UNI) Bollywood actor Ajay Devgn's team has said that the property in Juhu where the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) recently carried out demolition was a rented-out premises and not the actor's residence.
The clarification came after reports that the civic body had pulled down parts of the property on October 12 over alleged violations of construction rules. In a statement, the actor's team said the necessary permissions had been sought from the BMC and that modifications required by the civic authorities had been completed in accordance with their directions.
The team also stated that it was complying with the applicable municipal rules and regulations. The civic action reportedly followed a stop-work notice issued on September 10, under Section 354A of the Mumbai Municipal Corporation Act. directing the owner or occupant to discontinue the work and submit the required approvals and documents.
The alleged unauthorised work included changes to internal layouts, construction of partition walls, alterations to windows and other modifications undertaken without the necessary civic permissions. The property has been linked to Devgn and his wife, actor Kajol. However, the actor's team clarified that the premises in question were separate from their residence and had been rented out.
The BMC's action was reportedly taken in connection with the alleged construction violations, while the actor's team maintained that the required corrective work had been completed as directed by the civic body.
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