Marine Lines Gymkhanas Request Concessions from Mumbai Authorities
Marine Lines gymkhanas seek stamp duty relief, lower lease hike, FSI benefits
Hindustan Times
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Four gymkhanas in Marine Lines, Mumbai, are seeking concessions from the city collector, including lower stamp duty, reduced lease rent hikes, and access to unused Floor Space Index (FSI). They aim to support their charitable roles and comply with a government resolution on membership for IAS officers.
- 01The four gymkhanas are PJ Hindu Gymkhana, Parsi Gymkhana, Islam Gymkhana, and Catholic Gymkhana.
- 02Islam Gymkhana faces a stamp duty demand exceeding ₹4 crore.
- 03The gymkhanas are requesting a reduction in annual lease escalation from 4% to 2%.
- 04They seek to utilize unused Floor Space Index (FSI) to enhance sports infrastructure and member amenities.
- 05The gymkhanas confirmed compliance with a government resolution mandating 5% membership for IAS and grade-I officials.
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In a recent meeting with Mumbai's city collector Anchal Goyal, four gymkhanas in Marine Lines—PJ Hindu Gymkhana, Parsi Gymkhana, Islam Gymkhana, and Catholic Gymkhana—requested several concessions to alleviate financial burdens. They are seeking relief in stamp duty valuation, which currently demands over ₹4 crore from Islam Gymkhana alone, and a reduction in annual lease rent hikes from 4% to 2%. The gymkhanas argue that lower fees would enable them to continue promoting sports and community welfare effectively. They also requested access to unused Floor Space Index (FSI) to improve their facilities without compromising their core missions. The gymkhanas assured compliance with a 2025 government resolution that mandates providing 5% membership to Indian Administrative Services (IAS) officers and other grade-I officials. The collector's office is reportedly reviewing inputs to revise policy clauses for gymkhanas and clubs, as the previous guidelines were modified by the 2025 resolution.
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The requested concessions could significantly ease the financial pressures on the gymkhanas, allowing them to maintain their operations and community services.
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