01/09/2025
“An illegal restaurant named 'BOMBAY DOOR' is being constructed at Aligh Chambers,Golden Dyes Junction,Thane(W) at the same spot where the controversial orchestra bar HoneyComb was previously operating. That illegal bar was shut down after multiple raids by the Thane Crime Branch and the local police station for repeatedly flouting rules and regulations.
The same illegal bar owner, Shekhar Chavan, is now in partnership with Piyush Choudhary at Bombay Door Restaurant, Shekhar Chavan has a history of forging documents — he earlier operated an illegal Hideaway ho**ah lounge at Gaimukh, GB Road, which too was shut down after multiple raids. This time, forged documents have again been used to obtain a food license.
On-site preparations include the installation of 5,000-litre water tanks on the terrace and electricity supply arrangements for the hotel, which is set to start operations next month.
I urge the Hon’ble TMC Commissioner to take strict action against such hoteliers who habitually exploit loopholes, bribe local officials, and operate illegally. These hoteliers are also attempting to take advantage of the Ganapati festival, assuming TMC officials will be busy, and plan to open the restaurant as early as next week.
Despite a dispute between the owner and previous tenants, and even after the Hon’ble Court passed an order prohibiting construction, this illegal restaurant has still been built — amounting to contempt of court.
“A written complaint has already been submitted to the TMC Commissioner, the Deputy TMC Commissioner (Encroachment), and MSEB regarding the illegal electricity supply. Yet, no action has been taken. In response, the concerned hoteliers, along with their legal advocates’ team, are now planning to hold a press conference to expose the corruption within the concerned departments.
Dr Binu Varghese
Social Activist/Journalist.🙏🏼🐯✍🏽