The Ministry of Defence, Government of India, New Delhi, through its circular No. F. 11026 / 20 / 2011 / D (Lands) dated 23-Dec-2022 wrote to The Chief of Army Staff,The Chief of Air Staff, The Chief of Naval Staff revising the old Guidelines for issue of No Objection Certificate (NOC) for building constructions around Defence Establishments.
There are 7 main Defence Stations in Mumbai which are affected by this circular:
- Colaba Military Station
- Forward Support Base, Erangal, Malad
- INS Hamla, Malad
- Material Organisation, Ghatkopar
- INS Tanaji, Mankhurd
- NCHC Powai
- INS Trata, (Site II, III & Site IV) Worli
When undertaking construction or building activity in Mumbai, places near Defence establishments require the NOC of the Station Commander or Local Military Authority.