Bombay HC: Redevelopment Rights Excluded from Moratorium; Upholds Right to Shelter
The Bombay High Court division bench of Justices Kamal Khata and M.S. Sonak ruled that if the developer fails to meet its obligations under the Development Agreement, such as paying transit rent and completing construction within the specified time frame, there is a complete failure of consideration, and no rights accrue to it. A writ […]
Bombay HC Orders BMC to Demolish 7 Illegal Floors of Khar’s Shivanjali Society
The Bombay High Court deemed the development “patently illegal and unauthorised” and ordered the demolition of seven floors of the Shivanjali Co-operative Housing Society, an eight-story residential structure in Khar West. Rafique Kabani, the petitioner who lives on the eighth floor, has also been fined Rs 50,000 by the court for “misleading the court and […]
Bombay HC Orders Housing Society Members to Vacate in 2 Weeks or Face Rs 5 Lakh Fine Each
The Bombay High Court has mandated that non-consenting members of a housing society must vacate their premises within two weeks or face a fine of rs 5 lakh each. The court expressed displeasure over the refusal of these minority members to leave, stating that their actions jeopardize the entire redevelopment plan and negatively impact the […]
10 Considerations for Homeowners in Housing Societies Planning Building Redevelopment
In Mumbai’s real estate market, the redevelopment of old housing society buildings has gained significant momentum in recent years. This surge follows the Maharashtra government’s post-Covid-19 waivers for developers, aimed at revitalising the sector. Data from real estate consultancy firm Knight Frank India indicates that redevelopment projects account for approximately 10% to 20% of the […]
Bridge to be built over Dahisar river; relief for housing society & slum
The long-standing demand of residents of River Valley Road and nearby areas in Dahisar (W) is finally being met. The BMC will construct a 50m-long and 18m-wide bridge across Dahisar river connecting River Valley Road to Rangnath Keskar Road. The bridge, which will be constructed at a cost of Rs 21 crore, is expected to […]