Mumbai, April 30 -- The civic standing committee on Wednesday approved a proposal to undertake renovation of the historic Koularu Bungalow, located within the Veermata Jijabai Bhosale Udyan premises in Byculla, at an estimated cost of Rs.3.48 crore. This bungalow will be newly elected mayor Ritu Tawde's official residence. The single-storey heritage structure, built primarily of teak wood, is located along Patanwala Marg within the Byculla zoo premises. The building is protected under the Development Control Regulations, highlighting its architectural and historical importance. The refurbishment proposal was placed before the standing committee following a recent inspection of the bungalow by Tawde. It proposes to balance conservation with contemporary functionality. The proposal states that the sanctioned work will focus on restoring and modernising the interiors. These include a complete furniture overhaul, installation of new tiles, fixtures, and sanitation facilities, the addition of new toilet units, and structural modifications such as adding a bedroom....