‘Fictional and targeted’ accusations are made against the first-of-its-kind Mumbai Dharavi Redevelopment project
Since the aforementioned parcels are only to be transferred to the Dharavi Redevelopment Project/Slum Rehabilitation Authority (DRP/SRA) of the state government’s housing department, the recent accusations made by honorable member of parliament Varsha Gaikwad against the Adani Group regarding the allotment of land for the rehabilitation of Dharavikars within Mumbai are completely untrue and targeted. […]
CIDCO Files Complaints With NMMC Regarding Removal of Blockage in DPS Lake
In a first for the city planners, CIDCO has filed a formal complaint against Navi Mumbai Muncipal Corporation in writing to the NRI Coastal police for opening the blocked water inlets at the DPS Flamingo lake in Nerul. The astonished greens have declared that Cidco’s actions merely validate the accusations made against them over their […]
Builder who postponed development of a valuable BMC site in Byculla is removed by a High Court order
An ruling by the Apex Grievance Redressal Committee (AGRC) of the Maharashtra government restoring Krish Developers as the builder for a prime municipal plot in Byculla spanning 10,525 square meters has been overturned by the Bombay High Court. Eleven run-down municipal tenanted chawls will be included in the composite reconstruction, together with the rehabilitation of […]
Residents of Mumbai’s BDD Chawl Redevelopment Face Obstacles While They Wait for Agreements & On Time Rent
Controversies and delays have beset the much-anticipated renovation project of BDD Chawl in Worli, Mumbai. After satisfying the majority of the residents’ requests, the project is finally starting to take shape, but there are still a few problems that need to be fixed. Many residents are having difficulty getting the guaranteed monthly rent from the […]
Bombay High Court: “Owner Has Preferential Right To Redevelop Property”
The Bombay High Court rejected the Slum Rehabilitation Authority’s (SRA) plan to buy a portion of Mount Mary Church land in Bandra (W) in order to create a slum there. The court also stated that the property owner has the “preferential right” to carry out the property’s renovation. The court further noted the peculiarity of […]
The Worli-Sewri Road Prabhadevi Bridge’s revised plan has been submitted to the BMC for approval
On the Worli-Sewri elevated line, the problem with the bridge over Prabhadevi railway station is probably going to be fixed. The bridge’s construction will be altered by the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority, and the BMC has been notified of the amended plan for the bridge near the train station. In order to enable cars […]
This explains why 10,000 families are involved in redevelopment projects costing over ₹7,000 crore that are delayed in Mumbai’s Dahisar
The Airport Authority of India (AAI) has placed height limitations on the Dahisar neighborhood of Mumbai, citing the presence of high frequency radars as the reason for the delays in redevelopment projects. According to Dahisar-based BJP MLA Manisha Chaudhary, this has led to rehabilitation projects valued at ₹7,000 crore to ₹10,000 crore becoming blocked in […]
21 more acres were granted to the Dharavi revitalization project
The Kurla dairy’s 21-acre site has been approved for transfer to the Dharavi Redevelopment Project and the Slum Rehabilitation Authority by the Maharashtra government’s dairy development department. Slum dwellers who were not eligible for free housing via the Dharavi project, a joint venture between the Maharashtra government and the Adani Group, can be rehabilitated using […]
BMC’s Operation Continues in Versova; Illegal Structures in Shiv Galli Are Demolished
Today, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) demolished yet another unlawful, under-construction building in Shiv Galli as part of its ongoing campaign against unauthorized buildings in Versova Village. This move follows the BMC’s earlier demolition drives in the same locality on June 3, June 4, and June 11; during those drives, numerous structures constructed on ecologically […]
Mumbai Coastal Road Green Corridor Initiative by NGO
An ambitious NGO based in Mumbai has revealed plans to turn the city’s Coastal Road into a bustling green corridor, with the goal of promoting environmental conservation. This program attempts to lessen the negative environmental effects of infrastructure development while simultaneously promoting biodiversity and improving the urban environment. The NGO, known for its proactive stance […]