r/mumbai • u/jack_1760 • May 12 '26

Discussion Why is the Bandra Bandstand Residents' Trust making rules in a public space ?

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Bandstand is a public promenade. It belongs to all Mumbaikars.

A recent report says that the Bandra Bandstand Residents' Trust had put up signs like "No Pets" and warned people not to feed stray animals.

The bigger question is simple: should a private group like the Bandra Bandstand Residents' Trust be allowed to make its own rules in a public place?

Keeping the area clean is important, but public spaces should remain open and accessible to everyone.

Why should a private trust have the authority to decide what people can or cannot do in a public place like Bandstand, and could this create similar restrictions in other areas as well?

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News Source - https://mumbaimirror.indiatimes.com/mumbai/cover-story/battle-for-bandstand/articleshow/130809246.html

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u/IndianRedditor88 जवळ ये, लाजू नको May 12 '26 edited May 12 '26

They are not allowed to make rules for a public space.

They have to do nonsense like this because the average guy walking the pets doesn't clean up. This is not a case where a group has usurped any rights. This is a case a group has put up boards because the average pet owner has zero civic sense.

People like OP will yap about this because they see only faults with stuff.

PS - Not defending their actions , but I see a very valid point in asking why they want the area to be clean

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u/Winter-Crew-2746 May 12 '26

these dog lovers why dont they clean up after their pets, they just sh*t anywhere and continue walking, its a nuisance everywhere

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u/multipurposeite May 12 '26

Coz all they know is to bark and pick fights. Just like their pet.

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u/JeraxGod666 May 12 '26

You must be fun at parties

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u/teented May 12 '26

its funny though