On May 6, 2025, the Clean and Heritage Colaba Residents Association (CHCRA) filed an urgent intervention application with the Bombay High Court, seeking to halt the piling work for the proposed passenger jetty and terminal near the Gateway of India. The residents allege that the Maharashtra Maritime Board (MMB) resumed construction activities on May 3, despite the state’s earlier assurance to the court that no demolition of the seaside wall would occur before June 20.

The CHCRA argues that the project poses significant risks to the heritage character of the area and the marine environment. They contend that the construction of a 64,000 sq ft terminal and a jetty extending over half a kilometre into the sea could cause irreversible damage to the seabed and nearby structures. Additionally, they claim that the approvals for the project were granted without proper public consultation, violating due process.

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