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NAVI MUMBAI: There is trouble brewing in Navi Mumbais oldest and biggest club, Navi Mumbai Sports Association (NMSA), over the laying of artificial turf and the construction of a basketball court...
Several members have undertaken a signature campaign and asked City and Industrial Development Corporation (CIDCO) to halt the work, which they claim will further reduce the open space available for members and allege that the infrastructure is being built only for commercial gains..
Members say vested interests are involved in the plan...
Speaking on the infrastructure, Nikam said, The present football ground was developed at a huge cost and is a high maintenance asset, which requires four water tankers daily..
Income from such a facility will help us take care of the rising expenses of the club due to increased salaries, property tax, maintenance etc. . Said Nikam, There are no legal issues with us letting out the facility for commercial gains as we are not an educational institution given land by CIDCO..
