India, Nov. 13 -- The Bandra Bandstand Residents' Trust (BBRT), which has been maintaining the Bandstand promenade for over two decades, has denied allegations of restricting public access, erecting unauthorised signboards and undertaking commercial activities without permission.

In its October 12 reply to a show-cause notice issued by the Maharashtra Maritime Board (MMB) a month earlier, the trust has sought withdrawal of the notice, maintaining its actions were aimed at ensuring cleanliness, safety and security at the popular waterfront in Bandra (west).

The MMB notice concerns the NOC granted to BBRT in 2002, for the conservation, restoration and maintenance of the waterfront along BJ Road

In its reply, BBRT said it has discharged t...