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F.S.I. under different schemes

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F.S.I. under different schemes

vinod sampatBy Accommodation Times News Service

By Adv. Vinod Sampat and Adv. Dharmin Vinod Sampat

Q. Please give an idea of the FSI available under different schemes?

Ans: The FSI granted is as under.

Sr. No DCR Details                                   F.S.I
 Island city Suburbs
1 33(4) Starred category residential hotels:-1 To 3 Starred category hotels.4 Starred category hotels.5 Starred category hotels. 3.004.005.00 3.00 + 0.50TDR3.00 + 0.50TDR3.00 + 0.50 TDR
2  33(5) Development/ Redevelopment of Housing scheme of Maharashtra housing and Area Development Authority.

The notification issued by the Urban Development Department dated 8.11.2013 states that for any particular land which is above 4,000 Square Meters and being used for residential purpose shall have to provide for economically weaker section or lower income groups, a housing or plot size or leave an incentive or equivalent area of 20% of the net plot area for constructing EWS/LIG tenants or tenements which will subsequently be handed over to the MHADA. This is applicable for any plots and under any regulation as of now. This will result in increase to burden of purchasers and builders. Common Amenities like car parking, open space will be severely effected.

 

 2.5(Incentive F.S.I of 50% will be given to area up to  4000 Sq.mt. and 60% for above 4000 Sq.mt)+ TitBit F.S.I + Entire Layout F.S.I + Fungible F.S.I 2.5(Incentive F.S.I of 60% will be given to area up to  4000 Sq.mt. and 75% for above 4000 Sq.mt)+ TitBit F.S.I + Entire Layout F.S.I + Fungible F.S.I. 

 
3 33(6) Reconstruction of building destroyed by fire or which have collapsed or which have been demolished  F.S.I in New Building not to exceed that of Original Building.
4 33(7) ReconstructionorRedevelopmentofCessed building in the IslandCitybyCo-opHsg. Society or of old building to corporation or of old building belonging to police department.

This is the pet scheme of many architects. If there are certain members who are objecting the fsi of such members will be subtracted. The catch is members/tenants cannot sell the premises for a period of three years since they get the possession of the flat.

 

 F.S.I of more than 3.00 for chawls/ building constructed before 1940 and additional incentive F.S.I of 50% for utilized area for rehabilitating existing Tenants NIL

Be blunt and ask the builder under which scheme he will develop the property and what is the total area that would be constructed by him.

 
33(7) In many buildings FSI is consumed to the tune of 2 to 2.40. I have been given to understand that Oberoi hotels has been granted 9 fsi. If one presumes that the FSI which is consumed is 2.40. The fungible fsi would be .35% approx. The Rehab component with lift and other available incentives can result in fsi up to 4.If there are three or more plots incentive fsi of up to 70% is permissible. Gross construction area of up to 8 is possible.It is advisable to ask for a feasibility report as regards the construction that would be done by the builder. Your agreement should be drafted in such a way that you are adequately protected preferably by a professional who is aware of the ground realities.
5 33(8) Construction for housing of Dishoused. 4.00 4.00
6 33(9) Reconstruction or redevelopment of cessed building,  urban schemes on extensive area 4.00 + Incentive F.S.I for rehabilitation of existing tenants
7 33(10) Slum Redevelopment Scheme 2.5 + discretionary F.S.I for difficult area
8 33(13) Development for project affected persons of slum Dwellers/ Pavement Dwellers 2.5 2.5
9 33(9) Provision relating to Transit Camp Tenement for Slum Rehabilitation Scheme. 2.33 2.50

Why property redevelopment on BMC LAND in Sion / Matunga is not taking place.

  • Lease period is reduced from 60 years or higher to 30 years.
  • Lease rent is very high.
  • Premiums have to be paid in advance by developer.
  • Compulsory open space to be left.
  • Corpus fund does not take care of the increased maintenance costs.
  • Getting consent from tenants is not easy.
  • There are some tenants who create nuisance value.
  • Property card is not in the name of the legal entity.
  • There are disputes amongst legal heirs.
  • Properties with clear and marketable title are a scarce commodity.
  • If it is a CHS the court fee that has to be paid could be Rs. 3 Lakhs which adds to the budget of the builder plus approx. 5 Lakhs lawyers fee accompanied by uncertainty as regards the quantum of time that would be taken.

 POINTS TO BE TAKEN INTO CONSIDERATION BY TENANT/CHS BEFORE ENTERING INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH LANDLORD / DEVELOPER WHEN BUILDING IS GOING FOR REDEVELOPMENT

  • ACCEPTANCE OF LANDLORD OF TENANTS RIGHTS
  • AGREEMENT SUPERCEDES EARLIER OFFERS
  • AMOUNTS PAID BY DEVELOPER TOWARDS LEGAL FEES OF TENANTS ADVOCATE
  • ARBITRATION AND COST OF ARBITRATION TO BE BORNE BY DEVELOPER
  • ASSIGNMENT OF RIGHTS BY TENANTS
  • BENEFITS IN EXTRA FSI/TDR
  • CAR PARKING
  • CAR PARKING RIGHTS
  • CARPET AREA & AMENITIES OFFERED BY DEVELOPER TO TENANT
  • CARRYING OUT FURNITURE WORK IN PREMISES BEFORE TAKING POSSESSION
  • CERTIFIED SOFT COPY TO TENANTS ADVOCATE
  • COMMON UTILITIES TO BE PROVIDED
  • COMPLETION OF THE PROJECT BY TENANT IF THERE IS DELAY BY DEVELOPER
  • COMPLIANCE OF RULES AND REGULATIONS OF STATUTORY AUTHORITY
  • CONSENT OF TENANTS FOR BECOMING MEMBERS OF C.H.S LTD
  • CONTRIBUTION BY TENANT WHEN HE ACQUIRES FLAT AS OWNER TOWARDS SOCIETY FORMATION,VAT SERVICE TAX
  • CORPUS FUND PAYABLE BY DEVELOPER TO TENANT
  • COVENANTS BY TENANT
  • DAMAGES TO BE ADJUSTED AGAINST AMOUNT PAYABLE BY TENANT TO DEVELOPER
  • DEBRIS OF BUILDING
  • DEVELOPER NOT TO CREATE THIRD PARTY RIGHTS
  • DEVELOPER TO BEAR ENTIRE COST RELATED TO REDEVELOPMENT
  • DEVELOPERS DECLARATION WITH REGARDS TO PARTNERS
  • ENCUMBRANCES AND CLEAR TITLE OF PROPERTY
  • EXCLUSIVE RIGHT OF TENANT WITH REGARDS TO FLAT
  • EXECUTION OF FURTHER DOCUMENTS
  • FLAT PURCHASER LIABLE TO PAY OUTGOING OF THE SAID FLAT
  • FORMATION OF COOPERATIVE SOCIETY
  • HANDING OVER OF DOCUMENTS TO LEGAL ENTITY BY DEVELOPER
  • HANDING OVER OF FLAT
  • HANDING OVER POSSESSION OF FLAT WITH OCCUPATION CERTIFICATE
  • HEIGHT OF FLAT
  • LIEN FOR PERFORMANCE OF DEVELOPERS OBLIGATION
  • MODE OF COMPENSATION FOR ALTERNATE ACCOMMODATION
  • MOF ACT APPLICABILITY
  • OBJECTIONS FROM REPRESENTATIVE OF TENANT WITH REGARDS TO TENANTED PREMISES
  • PAYMENT BY TENANT TO DEVELOPER FOR ADDITIONAL AREA
  • PLANS AND OTHER DOCUMENTS TO BE GIVEN TO TENANTS ADVOCATE
  • PLANS TO BE SUBMITTED TO MUNICIPAL AUTHORITIES TO BE SHOWN TO TENANTS
  • POSSESSION OF FLAT FIRST TO BE OFFERED TO TENANT
  • POSSESSION TO BE HANDED OVER TO LEGAL HEIR ON DEMISE OF TENANT
  • PROPERTY TAX ASSESSMENT
  • RAISING OF LOAN BY TENANT FOR PURCHASE OF EXTRA AREA
  • REDEVELOPMENT AND INCIDENTAL EXPENSES TO BE BORNE BY DEVELOPER
  • RENT NOT PAYABLE BY TENANT FROM THE DATE OF VACATING PREMISES
  • REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE OF THE BUILDING
  • SIGNING OF NOC AND OTHER DOCUMENTS
  • SIMILAR AMENITIES TO EXISTING TENANTS AND NEW FLAT PURCHASER
  • STAMP DUTY AND REGISTRATION FEE
  • TENANT MONTHLY TENANT AS REGARDS FLAT NO._______
  • TENANT TO VACATE PREMISES AND SHIFTING TO ALTERNATE ACCOMMODATION WITH RENT PAYABLE BY DEVELOPER IN ADVANCE
  • TENANT UNDERTAKES TO COOPERATE WITH DEVELOPER
  • TENANTS NOT TO DAMAGE THE STRUCTURE OF THE BUILDING
  • TENANTS RIGHTS GET CONVERTED AS OWNERSHIP RIGHTS IN FLATS
  • TERRACE OWNERSHIP AND HOARDING RIGHTS
  • THIRD PARTY RIGHTS IN FREE SALE COMPONENT BY DEVELOPER
  • TIME FOR SANCTION OF PLANS
  • TIME LIMIT FOR VACATION OF PREMISES AFTER RECEIPT OF IOD
  • TIME LIMIT WITHIN WHICH PREMISES WILL BE HANDED OVER TO TENANT AND DAMAGES FOR DELAY
  • TRANSFER OF TENANCY RIGHT NOT TO BE EFFECTED ON VACATING THE PREMISES
  • USE OF PREMISES
  • WAIVER OR BREACH 

APPROXIMATE TIME TAKEN FOR DIFFERENT STAGES OF CONSTRUCTION

Q.:       Please give an idea as regards the approximate time taken for different stages of construction.

Ans.:   The approximate time that is taken for different stages of construction could range between 2 to 3 years. It would depend on the number of floors. The modalities pertaining to the same are as under:

The first stage i.e. Intimation of Disapproval takes approximately 4 months. In these particular stage elementary calculations pertaining to the property is done. This includes looking at the potential as regards development of the property. Basic calculation being to the size of the plot, permitted construction thereon, Once this stage is over one has to go to the second stage. The second stage is Commencement Certificate up to plinth level. The Commencement Certificate up to plinth level is given when the premises have been vacated by all. The existing structure is demolished. There is no construction on the site. In this particular stage, before granting permission, N.O.C. from various departments and other documents have to be submitted like Garden N.O.C., Structural R.C.C. Plans and calculations, Traffic N.O.C., Fire N.O.C. Joint inspection by the Municipal authorities and the Architect is undertaken. For obtaining Commencement Certificate up to plinth level the approximate time is 1 month from the date of joint inspection.

Further C.C. is obtained normally within 15 days from inspection. Eg. Gr plus 4 floors. Further CC is given if the necessary compliances up to the relevant floor is obtained. When the building is fit for occupation up to a particular floor part occupation certificate may be granted. Normally builders take occupation certificate as the procedure for obtaining building completion certificate is tedious and expensive.  Once the entire building is completed in all aspects then only full C.C. is obtained.

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Tatas spent Rs 1k cr on CSR activities in FY14

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Tatas spent Rs 1k cr on CSR activities in FY14
Reeba Zachariah &Namrata Singh

ePaper, The Times of India, Bombay, Tuesday, July 16 2014, Page 23:
In what could be the highest CSR spend by an Indian conglomerate,theTata Group spent Rs 1,000 crore on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in 2013-14. If one were to exclude the salt-to-software enterprise’s philanthropic trusts,theTata Group companies spent Rs 660 crore on CSR in the just ended fiscal. The diversified Indian multinational’s CSR spend was well above 2% of its net profit, a minimum requirement for an Indian company under the Companies Act.A significant amount of the total CSR spend by theTata Group has gone into skill development, health and education, withTata Steel emerging as the biggest spender within the group. Among other Indian conglomerates, the $40-billion AdityaBirla Group spent Rs 200 crore on CSR in fiscal 2014, which is a little over 2% of the net profit from India.Under the new law, all companies with at least     Rs 5-crore net profit or Rs 1,000-crore turnover will have to spend 2% of their annual net profit on CSR activities — which include slum redevelopment, road safety awareness and consumer protection services — with effect from April 1, 2015.While some Tata companies spend more than 2% of their profits on CSR, others like Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) are yet to meet the requirement. In fiscal 2014, the outsourcing giant’s CSR expenditure was Rs 93 crore, which was 0.48% of its profits. At TCS’ annual general meeting last month, chairman Cyrus Mistry informed shareholders on TCS’ intent to do more on CSR.

“Over the last decade, our spend on CSR activities, between the Tata trusts and the Tata companies, has been in excess of Rs 8,000 crore. In the last three years, we have been trending at an average of         Rs 1,000 crore per annum between the trusts and our companies, typically in a 60:40 ratio between the companies and the trusts,“ said Mukund Govind Rajan, member-group executive council and brand custodian, Tata Sons, the holding company of the $100-billion group.

The Tata trusts hold 66% of Tata Sons, which in turn has holdings across group companies.

The Aditya Birla Group, which has a presence in cement, telecom, carbon black and financial services, spent Rs 150 crore on CSR in 2012-13. The CSR spend has risen in 2013-14 with growth in profits.

The group’s CSR initiatives are led by Aditya Birla Centre for Community Initiatives and Rural Development.

The Godrej Group is also among conglomerates that run their philanthropic activities through trusts. About 25% of the shares of the Godrej Group’s holding company Godrej & Boyce are held in a trust that supports initiatives in education, healthcare and environmental sustainability.

Apart from the trust, Godrej Group companies spent around Rs 18 crore on CSR under the ‘Good and Green’ initiative, which is more than 2% of the profits.

Around 8,000 companies are expected to come under the ambit of the new CSR regulations. The annual CSR funding by companies is expected to be in the range of Rs 15,000-20,000 crore, according to industry estimates.

Andheri residents drag builder to court over building redevelopment

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Miffed that the redevelopment of their building has not been completed on schedule, residents of Ashtavinayak cooperative housing society at DN Nagar in Andheri (West) have decided to drag the developer to court.

In a press conference on Monday, former Mhada chairman Chandrashekhar Prabhu said, “Ashtavinayak is not the only society facing this problem. There are over 3,000 in city whose redevelopment has been stuck for the last several years due to various reasons. The main culprits are the builders who are exploiting the people with the help of government officials. They are threatening genuine residents and not even giving them possession of their legitimate houses on schedule. The state needs to take this issue seriously… Families have been harassed and disturbed by developers and their goons.”

A housing activist, Prabhu said he gets over 200 phones calls and 50 e-mails every day regarding housing issues. “I do my best to help all of them. But the problem is more chronic and bigger… It should be addressed at a higher level. We need to break the nexus between developers and government officials. Genuine residents should not be deprived of their right to get their homes back. In redevelopment, many people have been rendered homeless due to developers’ greed,” he added.

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High Tide Dates in 2014 Mumbai Monsoons

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High Tide Dates in 2014 Mumbai Monsoons (Flooding Risk higher than usual) 

  • In 2014, there are 23 days during Mumbai’s Monsoon season when high tide level will be over the danger mark of 4.5 meters
  • The maximum High Tide level of 5.0 meters will be on 14 July, 2014.
  • Listed below are Mumbai Monsoon 2014 dates when the High Tide Levels in the Arabian Sea will be more than 4.5 meters
  • From a flooding perspective, these are the most dangerous or risky days during the 2014 Mumbai Rainy season.
  • Excessive rain water in Mumbai is drained into the sea. When the Arabian Sea levels go over 4.50 metres, the BMC has to take a decision whether to close the storm drains to prevent sea water from entering into the city of Mumbai.
  • If the Mumbai storm drains are closed on days when there is HEAVY RAIN and HIGH TIDE LEVELS are very high, then there is no outlet for rain water. This can cause floods in Mumbai.
  • Mumbai residents are advised to be cautious on the High Tide dates and time listed below
  • The Met Dep’t (IMD) classifies 75 mm as heavy rain, 120 mm as very heavy rain and 250 mm, as extremely heavy rainfall
  • In case of heavy rain (i.e. 75 mm or more) “during high tide”, the low lying areas maybe water logged (inundated)

JUNE 2014: Dangerous High Tide Dates During Mumbai Monsoon

DATE WHEN HIGH TIDE > 4.5 M
HIGH TIDE LEVEL (Meters)
TIME WHEN HIGH TIDE > 4.5 M
12 June, 2014 (Thursday) 4.56 11:31 AM
13 June, 2014 (Friday) 4.79 12:14 PM
14 June, 2014 (Saturday) 4.92 12:56 PM
15 June, 2014 (Sunday) 4.95 1:40 PM
16 June, 2014 (Monday) 4.88 2:24 PM
17 June, 2014 (Tuesday) 4.72 3:09 PM

JULY 2014: High Tide Dates and Time that can cause Flood in Mumbai

DATE WHEN HIGH TIDE > 4.5 M
HIGH TIDE LEVEL (Meters)
TIME WHEN HIGH TIDE > 4.5 M
11 July, 2014 (Friday) 4.52 11:12 AM
12 July, 2014 (Saturday) 4.78 11:57 AM
13 July, 2014 (Sunday) 4.95 12:40 PM
14 July, 2014 (Monday) 5.00 1:23 PM
15 July, 2014 (Tuesday) 4.94 2:06 PM
16 July, 2014 (Wednesday) 4.77 2:48 PM
17 July, 2014 (Thursday) 4.52 3:33 PM

AUGUST 2014: Dangerous High Tide and Flooding Days in Mumbai

DATE WHEN HIGH TIDE > 4.5 M
HIGH TIDE LEVEL (Meters)
TIME WHEN HIGH TIDE > 4.5 M
10 August, 2014 (Sunday) 4.72 11:37 AM
11 August, 2014 (Monday) 4.89 12:20 PM
12 August, 2014 (Tuesday) 4.95 1:01 PM
13 August, 2014 (Wednesday) 4.88 1:42 PM
14 August, 2014 (Thursday) 4.70 2:22 PM

SEPTEMBER 2014: Risky High Tide Dates During Mumbai Rainy Season

DATE WHEN HIGH TIDE > 4.5 M
HIGH TIDE LEVEL (Meters)
TIME WHEN HIGH TIDE > 4.5 M
8 September, 2014 (Monday) 4.59 11:14 AM
9 September, 2014 (Tuesday) 4.75 11:55 AM
10 September, 2014(Wednesday) 4.63 12:17 AM
10 September, 2014(Wednesday) 4.78 12:35 PM
11 September, 2014 (Thursday) 4.70 1:02 AM
11 September, 2014 (Thursday) 4.69 1:15 PM
12 September, 2014 (Friday) 4.62 1:46 AM

BMC’s Disaster Management Cell 
BMC Disaster Management Cell – 108 / 1916
During the Mumbai Monsoon Season, “Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation” (BMC) operates a special Disaster Management Cell. Also at the BMC ward level there are special telephone numbers set up for the Mumbai rainy season. The Disaster Management Cell handles rain related emergencies, such as open drains, broken trees, flooding, damaged roads, etc. In case of excessive flooding and rains, BMC issues caution and closure notice to the general public and education institutions, such as schools and colleges.

BMC Ward Telephone Numbers for Emergencies During Mumbai Monsoon

MUMBAI BMC WARD
MUMBAI BMC WARD AREA
RAIN DISASTER NUMBER
A Fort, Ballard Estate, Colaba 2262 4000
B I R Road, R B Marg, J M R Marg 2379 4000
C Chandanwadi, Netaji Rd, Marine Drive 2201 4000
D Grant Road, Walkeshwar, Arthur Rd 2386 4000
E Byculla, Shuklaji Street, Wadi Bunder 2301 4000
F – South Parel 2410 3000
F – North Matunga 2408 4000
G – South N M Joshi Marg 2422 4000
G – North Dadar 2439 7888
H – East Santacruz, Vile Parle 2611 4000
H – West Bandra, Khar 2644 4000
K – East Andheri 2684 7000
K – West Andheri 2623 4000
L Kurla, Ghatkopar, Vikhroli 2650 5109
M – East Chembur 2550 2270
M – East Chembur 2555 8789
M – West Chembur 2528 4000
N Ghatkopar 2501 3000
P – South Goregaon, Oshiwara 2872 7000
P – North Malad 2882 6000
R – South Kandivali 2893 6000 (ext 123)
R – Central Borivali 2893 1188
R – North Dahisar 2805 4788
R – North Dahisar 2805 6000
S Bhandup 2595 4000
T Mulund 2569 4000

Mumbai’s Low Lying Areas that are at risk of Flooding in the Rains

As per BMC, there are 213 low laying areas in Mumbai that are at risk of flooding during Mumbai’s rainy season. Of these 80 low lying areas are in Mumbai city, 63 are in Mumbai’s Western suburbs and 70 are in the Eastern suburbs. Listed below are some of Mumbai’s low-lying areas:

  • Colaba, near Badhwar Park
  • Cotton Exchange (Kalbadevi)
  • Girgaon Khetwadi
  • Napean Sea Road
  • Keshavrao Khade Marg
  • Grant Road
  • Nana Chowk
  • Tardeo
  • Worli Naka
  • Senapati Bapat Marg
  • E Moses Road
  • Mumbai Central
  • Nagpada
  • Pydhonie and Null Bazaar
  • Saat Rasta, Jacob Circle (Mahalaxmi Station)
  • N M Joshi Marg
  • Lalbaug
  • Byculla Station
  • Kalachowkie Junction
  • Albert Circle
  • Hindmata to Bharatmata (Parel)
  • Dadar Chowpatty
  • Khar Danda
  • Khar Subway
  • Milan Subway (Santacruz)
  • Kalina
  • Andheri Subway
  • SV Road Andheri Market to Amboli Naka
  • JP Road Junction
  • JVPD Circle
  • Nirlon Company, Goregaon
  • Malad Subway
  • Dahisar Subway
  • Kranti Nagar
  • Dharavi
  • Mahim LJ Road
  • Sitladevi Temple Road
  • Dadar Circle
  • King’s Circle (Matunga)
  • Sion
  • Mahendra Park
  • Ghatkopar
  • Chembur, Shell Colony
  • Deonar
  • Kurla
  • LBS Marg Kurla
  • Surve Chowk
  • Sanjay Nagar
  • Sunder Park
  • Jai Bharat Society
  • Khar (W)
  • JVPD scheme (Juhu)
  • Four Bungalows (Versova)
  • Seven Bungalows (Versova)
  • Kandivali
  • Shastri Nagar
  • Sarvodaya Nagar


Actions to be taken during Heavy Rainfall; 
If Indoor

  • Turn off the electric supply in case of flooding or leakages at your workplace or residence
  • Keep electric appliances unplugged from the mains in case of thunder & lightening
  • Using any available source of communication, update your line manager & family members of your safety and whereabouts
  • Follow reliable media sources (News, FM, Traffline, etc), for updated info regarding the weather or water logging within the city

If Outdoor

  • If stranded in a vehicle, and it is safe to do so, exit and move to higher ground  
  • Avoid walking, travelling or driving through water logged areas
  • Rely on authentic information
  • Do not panic

Once the rain subsides

  • Do not enter the home / office until it is declared safe to do so (if site has been inundated or shows signs of damage)
  • Help neighbors / colleagues who may need assistance
  • Watch out for rodents, insects, reptiles & other animals (these could be poisonous or disease carriers)
  • Beware of water borne diseases & seek a medical check up if exposed to flood waters
  • Discard any food item which has been in contact with flood water
  • If you have waded through flood waters, take a shower (with anti-bacterial soap) as soon as you get home


Actions to be taken by BCCs, Department Heads & Mission critical staff (refer your department’s BCPlan)

  • Keep your Call Tree & BCPlans updated and handy
  • Know the role you are expected to play in the recovery of your department
  • Be prepared for BCP invocations in case of heavy rainfall & associated water logging
  • BCCs must assist the IMG & MIG, in assessing whether or not staff can reach their primary or alternate workplace in case of heavy rainfall and associated water logging
  • The decision to invoke BCP will be a call taken at department/ business level. This must be informed to SFR-BCP via a phone call/ sms, followed by an e-mail to #SFR_BCP (by the concerned Lead BCC or BCC)
  • Know your department’s recovery procedures and alternate seating arrangements (ensure staff do not relocate or work from other locations / branches, which are not as per their documented recovery plans)
  • Carry your Wallet Cards at all times (ensure all staff carry their major incident cards i.e. wallet cards)
  • Maintain an extra pair of clothing, and some packaged food supply, in the office, in case of exigency
  • Avoid scheduling non-essential travel, trainings, meetings, conferences, etc on the advised high-tide dates
  • BCCs must notify the SFR BCP team on #SFR_BCP in case of an adverse incident, impacting business, via a Post Incident Report (PIR)
  • Familiarize yourselves with our mail notifications and other alerts issued by Country BCM, The Met department & other Government / Disaster Management Agencies
  • Familiarize yourselves with low lying areas in your city
  • Admin – FM will stock food, drinking water and other essential emergency supplies in the office. In case of emergency, BCCs are advised to approach them well in advance, in case they wish to use the same
  • Admin – Travel desk will also manage overnight hotel bookings (subject to availability), for staff (with prior intimation and approvals from the business)
  • Help assess the situation within the city, and sharing information with staff, by referring to our mail updates, Reliable media/ News channels, BMC Disaster Management updates, Police & other Gov’t agency SMS alerts, etc
  • Contact the 24×7 Control Room – 7778 (internal) & +9122 2268 5414(beyond business hours) in case of emergency
  • Consult the Country BCM team for any guidance or support.
  • Mumbai Monsoon, a website & hone application run by the BMC – Disaster Recovery cell, provides upto date & useful information, such as tide – data, weather forecast, traffic diversions, to all. We advise android phone users to download the mumbaimonsoon application on their personal smart phones.
  • Citizens may also call the BMC – Disaster Management helpline to obtain upto date information or emergency support


 

Name Of Department Department’s URL
National Disaster Management Authority http://www.ndma.gov.in
Ministry of Home Affairs http://www.mha.nic.in
Mumbai Port Trust http://www.mumbaiport.gov.in
Mumbai Police http://www.mumbaipolice.org
Municipal Corporation Of Greater Mumbai http://www.mcgm.gov.in
Indian Railways http://www.indianrailways.gov.in
Maharashtra Housing And Area Development Authority (MHADA) http://www.mhada.com
Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL) http://www.mtnl.net.in
Mumbai Metropolitian Region Development Authority ( MMRDA) http://www.mmrdamumbai.org
India Meteorological Department (IMD) http://www.imd.gov.in/
Brihan-Mumbai Electric Supply & Transport Undertaking http://www.bestundertaking.com
Govt of Maharashtra http://www.maharashtra.gov.in
Videsh Sanchar Nigam Ltd (VSNL) http://www.vsnl.net.in
Traffic Police, Mumbai http://www.trafficpolicemumbai.org
Bhaba Atomic Research Center (BARC) http://www.barc.ernet.in
Maharashtra Maritime Board http://www.mahammb.com
Indian Coast Guard http://indiancoastguard.nic.in
Indian Navy http://www.nausena-bharti.nic.in
Reliance Energy http://www.rinfra.com
Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation http://www.nmmconline.com
Thane Municipal Corporation http://www.thanemahapalika.com
Municipal Corporation Of Mira Bhayandar http://www.mbmc.gov.in
Mumbai Monsoon (BMC – DR official website for the monsoons) http://monsoon.mcgm.gov.in:8080/RESTFulWS/index.html 
NB – This is also avlb as a phone application, to be downloaded via playstore on your (personal) smart phone
Mumbai International Airport Ltd. (MIAL) http://www.aai.aero/mumbai/index.jsp

 

National Portal of India

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  • Details about MPs, MLAs, etc.
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  • Links to each State’s website
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RBI extends deadline to exchange pre-2005 currency notes

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Clipboard01MUMBAI: The Reserve Bank of India on Monday granted an additional nine months for the public to exchange currency notes printed before 2005, including Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 denominations, and set a deadline of January 1, 2015.

“RBI has also advised banks to facilitate the exchange of these notes for full value and without causing any inconvenience whatsoever to the public,” the central bank said in a release. It clarified that the public “can continue to freely use these notes” for transactions and can unhesitatingly receive these notes in payment as all such notes remain legal tender.

Phasing out of old currency notes

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How do I know if the rupee note I have is pre-2005?

These notes can be very easily identified. Check the back (reverse) side of the currency note. All the post-2005 notes have the year of issue printed in the middle of the bottom row. The pre-2005 notes do not have this feature.

Which denomination of notes will be affected?

The phasing out is not restricted to any particular denomination of notes. The pre-2005 notes of all denominations will be phased out by the central bank after 31 March. So all notes, from Rs 5 to Rs 1,000 will be taken out of circulation.

What should I do if I have such notes?

Where and by when can I exchange these notes?

What happens if I am not able to meet the deadline?

Can a shopkeeper or bank refuse to take a pre-2005 note?

What if the notes I take for exchanging at the bank turn out to be fakes?

Click Here to read the full article in Economic Times

Click Here to read the RBI Circular

Drugs made in USA – not for Indians ?

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“In 2005, the FDA granted approval for a promising new cancer-fighting drug called Nexavar. Bayer took it to market shortly thereafter, and it is currently an approved treatment for late-stage kidney and liver cancer.


That is, so long as you live in the developed world. In a recently published interview in Bloomberg Businessweek, Bayer CEO Marijn Dekkers said that his company’s drug isn’t for poor people.

“We did not develop this medicine for Indians…we developed it for western patients who can afford it,” he said back in December. The quote is quickly making its way across Indian news outlets.

Governance requires right intent

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Speaking at Moneylife Foundation’s 4th anniversary, Dr Ashok Khemka, while reiterating that he would not join politics, said, good governance is not a rocket science and all it requires is right intent

Dr Ashok Khemka, an amazing Whistle-blower and Secretary to Government of Haryana delivered a short but powerful speech about good governance, justice and equality, to a packed hall at Moneylife Foundation’s 4th Anniversary in Mumbai.

Addressing a crowd of over 500 prominent citizens, activists and whistle-blowers, Dr Khemka said, “Governance is not a rocket science. All it requires is a good neeyat or right intent. For good governance, justice and equality, one has to be effectively good and honest.”

Talking about being called a ‘whistle-blower, Dr Khemka said, “I am not a whistle-blower as whatever I did and am doing is part of my duty and responsibilities. I will continue to do my duty. This is not about whistle-blowing, it is about doing your duty effectively.”

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