Major Anti-Encroachments Drive in Charkop and Malad: 5 Acres of Government Land Worth ₹113.25 Crore Cleared

MUMBAI: In a significant crackdown on illegal encroachments, authorities in the Mumbai Suburban District have successfully cleared 5 acres of high-value government land across Charkop and Malvani (Malad West). The anti-encroachment operations, carried out on October 5 and October 8, 2026, resulted in the demolition of approximately 300 to 350 unauthorized structures.

According to official estimates, the total market value of the reclaimed 5-acre land stands at ₹113.25 crore as per current Ready Reckoner rates.

Major Anti-Encroachments Drive in Charkop and Malad: 5 Acres of Government Land Worth ₹113.25 Crore ClearedKey Highlights of the Demolition Drive

  • Charkop Area: The drive targeted Survey No. 38, CTS No. 551 in Mouje Charkop, Borivali taluka, where authorities demolished encroachments occupying 4 acres of government land.

  • Malvani Area: In Mouje Malvani, CTS No. 4, illegal structures built over 1 acre of government land were removed.

Valuation of Government Land Assets

The official press release highlighted the immense commercial value of government real estate in the area:

  • The total government land holding across the affected parcels in Charkop and Malvani spans 22 acres.

  • With 5 acres now fully cleared, the estimated total valuation of the complete 22-acre tract—calculated based on the average per-acre market value of the reclaimed land—is ₹498.30 crore (approximately ₹500 crore).

Major Anti-Encroachments Drive in Charkop and Malad: 5 Acres of Government Land Worth ₹113.25 Crore ClearedJoint Operation Under Senior Supervision

The massive drive was planned and executed under the direct guidance of senior administration officials, including Mr. Mahendra Kalyankar, Chief Executive Officer of the Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA); Mr. Saurabh Katiyar, District Collector of Mumbai Suburban; and Mr. Ganesh Misal, Additional District Collector (Encroachment Removal), Western Suburbs.

The execution was personally spearheaded on the ground by Mrs. Ujjwala Bhagat, Deputy Collector (Encroachment Removal), Borivali-1.

The joint multi-agency action involved coordinated teams from:,Revenue Department,Mumbai Police, Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), Mumbai Fire Brigade, Traffic Police, City Survey Office, Public Works Department (PWD), Adani Electricity and others.

Major Anti-Encroachments Drive in Charkop and Malad: 5 Acres of Government Land Worth ₹113.25 Crore Cleared

In an Exclusive Conversation with Hello Mumbai News Ganesh Misal, Additional District Collector (Encroachment Removal), Western Suburbs stated that the primary objective behind the operation was to reclaim state property, protect government land assets from future illegal occupancy, and ensure effective land management in the public interests .