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Ambani residence helipad gets coastal authority nod

The proposed helipad atop ‘Seawind’, Mukesh Ambani’s residence in south Mumbai, has got clearance from the Maharashtra Coastal Zone Management Authority (MCZMA), a senior official said today. - NTPC moves SC against RIL petition change - RIL says it signed gas contract but NTPC did not - Anil slips on world power ranking; Mukesh out - NTPC not signing gas deal: RIL to PowerMin - RIL denies hoarding charges - SC to start final hearing on gas row on Oct 20 “The helipad has been granted clearance by the Authority,” Environment Secretary Valsa Nair Singh said. The Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries Limited had sought permission from the government for the helipad atop the building in posh Cuffe Parade area. The government changed the Development Control (DC) regulations last year to permit helipads atop buildings, paving the way for the ‘Seawind’ helipad plan. Environmentalists had objected to the plan, saying noise pollution would violate provisions of the Environment Protection Act, 1986. The MCZMA heard the matter on August 24 after which the proposal was cleared.


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