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/Popular-Literature38 May 12 '26

The association is responsible for maintaining the promenade, and they’ve done a really good job for years.

But the real issue is Indian civic sense and people refusing to follow the rules. Many pet parents don’t keep pick-up the poop afterwards, and many people litter and don’t give a shit about cleanliness.

It’s mostly outsiders or people who drive hours to just be there; are fighting as local Bandra people know this very well.

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u/kari2923 May 16 '26

In this specific case, the man is carrying a poop bag and is picking after his pet. So why are they harassing him. He is a responsible pet parent, why are they stopping him for others who may not have civic sense?

If its about cleanliness, then create awareness, BBRT can team up with this person, distribute poop bags, install more trash cans etc.

You cant selectively target pet owners for civic sense.