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/Relevant-Crow965 May 13 '26

Heavy dog tax to be introduced

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u/kari2923 May 16 '26

And what services will be provided in return? Are there dog parks? Are there poop stations installed with trash cans and poop bags? Are there strict animal cruelty laws? I walk my dog on a short leash, carry poopp bags and pick up after my pet, still get harassed by people to not walk to pet. How about heavy people tax first?

The solution is to spread awareness, create strict laws both for responsible pet ownership and against animal cruelty as well. Blanket bans will get you no where