BMC to NGT: Unable to access Powai lake, walkway is a must

 The BMC has complained to the National Green Tribunal, Pune, that it has been “virtually prevented” from accessing the Powai lakefront by the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, the Hotel Renaissance and other private lessees. It further alleged the existing kuchcha pathway along the hotel compound wall is being used by lumpen elements and drug abusers.

- Clara.Lewis

In its affidavit, the BMC said the proposed walkway is essential for proper safeguard and maintenance of the lake and would enable the civic maintenance staff to have ready access to all portions of the lakefront.

The forest department in its affidavit has suggested the setting up of a team of wildlife experts to study the lake habitat of the crocodiles with a special emphasis on the nesting and basking sites.