India, Aug. 5 -- The union ministry of defence has relaxed the ban on construction around the Juhu wireless station, constructed during World War II, from 500 yards (around 458 metres) to 100 metres. A notification to this effect was issued by the ministry on Monday, paving the way for redevelopment of nearly 200 buildings in the vicinity.

Construction within 500 metres of the wireless station was barred in 1976 as the presence of high-rise buildings may have affected communication.

Residents of the area, including some whose buildings were demolished but redevelopment was stalled due to restrictions, welcomed the development.

Andheri MLA and Mumbai BJP chief Ameet Satam said, "This is good news after a 16-year-long struggle. We had ra...