The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is starting the effort to map and measure properties lacking proper documentation. This project is expected to help the civic body find encroached and missing properties and eventually expand its land bank.
The goal is to address long-standing issues related to undocumented assets while opening new revenue opportunities.
The civic body controls nearly 10,000 properties. However, many of these properties have incomplete records, leading to missed revenue from lease renewals or unauthorised use.
Officials estimate that between 10% and 15% of BMC-owned properties are not accounted for in revenue calculations. This problem has persisted due to inconsistencies in data provided by various departments.
To resolve this issue, the BMC is compiling property data in collaboration with officials and state government departments. It will identify the precise size of each property, assess encroached areas, and confirm details such as addresses and measurements. These details will be uploaded into a Geographic Information System (GIS) to ensure accurate tracking and efficient management.
The digitalisation of property records will help get rid of oversight. The civic body will rely on its own engineers for this project instead of hiring external consultants. It is also working to streamline data collection by verifying figures from multiple departments and finalising them for GIS integration.
The BMC plans to use this updated data to renew leases and reclaim encroached land. It will also increase its revenue. Additionally, it will examine leased properties and address ongoing legal disputes. The civic body is also considering developing leasehold and tenanted properties in clusters, which could generate substantial revenue.
In its 2024–25 budget, the BMC highlighted its goal of boosting revenue from existing and new resources. This includes leasing three South Mumbai plots for 30 years. These properties include a BEST substation at Malabar Hill, a plot in Worli, and the Chhatrapati Shivaji Market near Crawford Market.
It is expected to improve asset management, enhance revenue, and address financial challenges.
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