The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has backed the state government’s proposal to amend rules to allow building of helipads on rooftops, as long as structural stability is verified and environmental issues, including noise pollution, are addressed.
After corporators had raised security and environmental concerns, Municipal Commissioner Swadheen Kshatriya replied there should be no problems in allowing construction of such helipads after verifying stability and taking care of environmental issues.
Mukesh Ambani, Anil Ambani and Oberoi Builders in Goregaon had made separate proposals for such helipads and the government decided to amend Development Control rules by including a Clause 71 for helipad construction.
Several corporators felt such a blanket provision would allow helipads to mushroom on rooftops.
Corporators have objected to helipads proposed on hospital buildings up for emergencies, and on housing societies. Those that have sought permission include the Asian Heart Institute Hospital in Bandra. Corporators raised the issue of the noise disturbing patients; the commissioner said suggestions and objections will be taken from citizens before approving the proposal.
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