# Bombay HC stays BMC takeover of YMCA gymnasium 2026-08-13T23:08:23+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet The Bombay High Court on Wednesday stayed the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation’s decision to take possession of YMCA’s gymnasium and akhada at Willingdon Ground in Mumbai Central, giving the organisation interim protection. A division bench of justices AS Gadkari and Kamal Khata heard YMCA’s petition, which argued the civic body had no authority to seize structures built after BMC itself sanctioned the plans. The dispute began on March 12, when BMC issued a notice questioning YMCA’s possession and alleging poor maintenance. YMCA replied on April 1, but on July 21 BMC said it would take possession within seven days. The petition claims YMCA has occupied the ground since March 1928, paying rent to BMC, and that it is a protected tenant who cannot be evicted without due process. The court has halted civic action pending further hearing. ## Coverage - hindustantimes.com Tags: BMC, Bombay High Court, land dispute, Mumbai, YMCA Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/bombay-hc-stays-bmc-takeover-of-ymca-gymnasium/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/bombay-hc-stays-bmc-takeover-of-ymca-gymnasium/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.