Illegal tin shanties, which were erected on government plot 119B and had been functioning as workshops that created a racket in the tony residential area of Cuffe Parade, were removed on Tuesday. Civic officials swung into action only after the Cuffe Parade Residents’ Association (CPRA) raised this issue, as reported by mid-day on Monday. “The shanties are being removed,” Deputy Municipal Commissioner Dr Sangeeta Hasnale told this newspaper.

Thanking this newspaper for shedding light on the issue, CPRA president Dr Laura D’Souza said, “I received calls this [Tuesday] morning reporting loud banging sounds emanating from 119B. Upon investigation, we found that the illegal structures on the plot were being demolished. I extend my heartfelt gratitude to mid-day for joining forces with the CPRA to highlight this issue.”