Mumbai BMC Faces Salary Freeze Over Encroachment Non-Compliance

• The Supreme Court ordered a freeze on the salary of Mumbai's civic chief on November 3, 2026.
• The freeze was due to non-compliance with the court's directions regarding encroachments.
• A demolition drive in Mumbai's Borivali removed 27 structures on November 3, 2026.
• The court rejected the BMC's request for an additional 30 days to complete the task.
• The BMC must comply with the court's earlier directions before seeking further relief.