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Shah Rukh Khan’s Mannat Under Scrutiny for Coastal Regulation Zone Violations
Shah Rukh Khan’s iconic bungalow, Mannat, located at Bandra Bandstand in Mumbai, came under official scrutiny on Friday. A joint team from the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) and the forest department conducted an inspection following a complaint alleging violations of Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) rules amid ongoing renovations.
As reported by ETimes, the inspection was prompted by claims that the renovation work at Mannat might breach regulatory permissions. A forest department official confirmed the visit, stating, “A team did carry out a site inspection after we received a complaint regarding renovation permissions. A report will be prepared based on the findings and submitted soon.”
Officials from the BMC’s H-West ward building and factory department, as well as the building proposal department, accompanied the forest team. However, the BMC clarified its limited involvement, noting that their presence was solely at the request of the forest department. “Our officials were with the team based on a request from the forest department. We had no other role,” a BMC official explained.
An officer present during the inspection indicated that Mannat’s staff assured the authorities that all necessary documents and permissions had been obtained and would be submitted for review. Addressing the controversy, Shah Rukh Khan’s manager confirmed that there are no complaints and that all work is being processed in accordance with guidelines.
The inspection and allegations arose just a day after former IPS officer and lawyer Y P Singh expressed concerns about the historical and legal aspects of the property. He claimed that the original layout of Mannat included a heritage building named Villa Vienna, which was later renamed. Singh further alleged that in 2005, a seven-floor extension building was constructed behind the heritage bungalow, along with approval for 12 small independent flats from the BMC. However, after the approval, these flats were merged into a single super luxury accommodation for one family.
With the renovation of Mannat now under regulatory review, this incident has sparked renewed discussions about heritage conservation, urban planning permissions, and celebrity real estate in Mumbai’s prime coastal zones. More clarity is anticipated once the inspection report is submitted.
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