Legal tussle over; SRK's Mannat renovation gets court's green signal
What's the story
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has dismissed an appeal challenging the renovation of Shah Rukh Khan's iconic sea-facing residence, Mannat. The appeal, filed by activist Santosh Daundkar, alleged that the Maharashtra Coastal Zone Management Authority (MCZMA) made a mistake in granting Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) clearance on January 3. However, the NGT rejected this plea as "without force." Notably, Mannat is a Grade III heritage structure; hence, any structural changes have to be approved by the concerned authorities.
Legal clarification
NGT clarified on Mannat renovation
The NGT clarified that the renovation of Mannat is in a CRZ-II zone on the landward side of existing structures, making it permissible under the Coastal Regulation Zone Notification, 2019. The project involves constructing two upper floors, the 7th and 8th floors, along with a duplex flat and an internal staircase. This will increase the building's height to 37.54 meters, with the existing structure including two basements, a ground floor, and eight upper floors.
Property details
Why the plea was rejected by NGT
Mannat, located at CTS 859-862 in Bandra H-West, is situated in a residential zone as per DP 2034. The project has been approved by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) since November 7, 2024. The NGT also pointed out that Daundkar's counsel did not prove any procedural errors or present the 2008 CRZ No Objection Certificate (NOC), raising questions about why it wasn't contested earlier.
Renovation update
Gauri Khan spoke about Mannat's ongoing renovation recently
Recently, Khan's wife Gauri Khan spoke about the ongoing renovation of Mannat. In an interview with News18 Showsha, she said that work on their home is currently underway and should be completed in the next year. Currently, the Khan family, SRK, Gauri, Aryan Khan, Suhana Khan, and AbRam, are living in a rented duplex in Bandra's Pali Hill area. They have reportedly rented two lavish duplexes at Puja Casa owned by film producer Vashu Bhagnani for ₹24 lakh per month.
Mansion details
SRK bought Mannat in 2001
Mannat, originally called Villa Vienna, was built in 1914. SRK bought it in 2001 and renamed it Mannat, meaning a heartfelt wish or prayer. The mansion covers around 27,000 square feet and combines a grand neo-classical facade with a modern six-storey annexe at the back. It's estimated to be worth around ₹200 crore.