India, Sept. 20 -- The Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MMRCL) is planning to accommodate offices of political parties in a proposed tower on the 3,500-square metre plot in Nariman Point which currently houses the fire station. The adjacent plot, belonging to the post office, may be amalgamated in the redevelopment project, subject to the consent of the ministry of communications and information, officials aware of the matter told Hindustan Times.

"The MMRCL will write to the BMC (Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation) for joint redevelopment of the fire station. It will offer to construct the building independently or jointly with the BMC. It is also planning to amalgamate the adjoining plot housing the post office for redevelopment,...