The demolition of unauthorised constructions in North Mumbai has been put on hold until after Ganeshotsav, following directions from the Maharashtra Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule, an official statement statement said on Wednesday.

The minister has also instructed that no notices be served to citizens during the festive season, saying the move was aimed at preventing panic among residents.

The decision comes after repeated demands from locals to temporarily pause demolition drives. Bawankule issued the instructions during a meeting at Mantralaya with BJP North Mumbai District President Deepak Tawade and officials from the Revenue Department.