After nearly 15 years of delays and two unsuccessful developer appointments, the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) has informed the Supreme Court of its decision to take over a long-stalled redevelopment project in South Mumbai.
The project in question involves the Parvati Building in Bhuleshwar, where redevelopment began in 2013 but has remained incomplete. Although MHADA granted approval that same year, progress stalled, leaving residents in limbo. The appointed developer allegedly failed to provide rent for temporary accommodation, placing financial strain on over 100 tenants.
In an affidavit submitted to the Supreme Court, MHADA stated it would invoke Section 91-A of the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development (Amendment) Act, 2020, to undertake the redevelopment itself. The apex court, in an order dated 13 May 2025, directed MHADA to expedite the process and offer transit housing to eligible tenants.
“If the transit accommodation is declined due to distance from the original property, the eighth respondent shall pay rent at current market rates,” the order added.
The Supreme Court has scheduled the next hearing for 18 August 2025, by which time MHADA is expected to make significant progress.
Tenant advocate Nilesh Gala told HT.com, “Despite two developer appointments since 2012, no real advancement has occurred. The amendment to the MHADA Act was introduced precisely for such prolonged cases, and the court has now accepted MHADA’s commitment.”
Many tenants claim the previous developer defaulted on rent payments amounting to over ₹12 crore.
One of the affected residents, Najaribai Jain, lives in a 543-square-foot flat and filed a special leave petition in October 2024. Her petition led to the Supreme Court summoning MHADA officials in April 2025, resulting in the current intervention.
Source: Hindustan Times
