Mukesh's rooftop helipad plan all set for a take-off

Mumbai: The Maharashtra Coastal Zone Management Authority ( MCZMA) has cleared the decks for a helipad atop Seawind, the Ambani residence at Cuffe Parade.
The Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries Limited proposed a helipad atop Seawind and sought permission from the government. Around the same time, many other industrialists and builders also approached the government seeking permissions for their helipads.
The state government changed the DC regulations last year to permit helipads atop buildings. This cleared the way for RIL's helipad plan. But environmentalists raised objection to this, stating the noise pollution would violate provisions of the Environment Protection Act, 1986.The matter was heard by the MCZMA on August 24 and the proposal was cleared.
Currently, captains of industry, builders and politicians use the helipad at Mahalaxmi racecourse.
05/09/09 Yogesh Naik/Times of India

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Categories: Indian Aviation- In General Aug 2009