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Currently SRK and his family are residing at their Pali Hill apartment while Mannat undergoes renovations. However a recent complaint by social activist Santosh Daundkar has stirred controversy accusing the actor and Maharashtra authorities of bypassing regulations related to the Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ). The complaint filed with the National Green Tribunal (NGT) alleges that renovation permissions may have been granted in violation of CRZ norms. Mannat is a Grade III heritage structure comprising the original bungalow and a multi-storey annexe. This classification makes it subject to several heritage and environmental safeguards. Following the complaint a joint team from the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) and the forest department visited the property to inspect ongoing work. A forest official told the Times of India that a site inspection was indeed carried out and a report would be submitted based on findings. Shah Rukh’s manager Pooja Dadlani responded to the allegations denying any wrongdoing. “There are no complaints. All work is going on as per guidelines” she told TOI. Meanwhile sources say that SRK’s staff assured authorities that all necessary permits and documents are in order and will be submitted shortly. Interestingly reports also suggest that the BMC’s presence was merely to assist the forest department and not for an independent investigation. The iconic Mannat formerly known as Villa Vienna was acquired by Shah Rukh Khan in 2001. Since then it has not only become a prime Mumbai landmark but also a symbol of SRK’s journey from outsider to Bollywood royalty. Now as the renovation continues amid rising scrutiny all eyes are on what the inspection report will reveal. whether it’s a procedural misunderstanding or a genuine lapse.