About Estate Dept.

Evolution of Estate Department

Year 1896

Outbreak of bubonic plague in Mumbai, thousands of Mumbaikar died.

The Epidemic was attributed to unplanned development, unhygienic and squalid conditions in Mumbai island city.


Year 1898

Parliament passed the city of Bombay Improvement Act 1898 to achieve objectives.


Year 1899

Bombay Improvement Trust (BIT) was established.

Objectives of BIT : Housing accommodation for poor, Improvement of streets, deferred street scheme , Reclamation, police accommodation.

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