Developer Ordered to Refund Homebuyers for Incomplete MHADA Plot Construction in Mulund

The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (DCDRC), Mumbai Suburban, has directed S. Constructions to refund Rs 1.93 lakh with 6 per cent annual interest to two Mulund homebuyers after finding the developer guilty of deficiency in service and unfair trade practices. The commission also awarded Rs 20,000 as compensation for mental agony and Rs 10,000 […]
MHADA declares 82 buildings as ‘most dangerous’ in Central and South Mumbai, appeals to residents to vacate

Here’s a concise 200-word news report: Ahead of the monsoon season, the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) has identified 82 residential buildings in South and Central Mumbai as highly dangerous and requiring immediate evacuation. The list was released by MHADA’s Mumbai Building Repairs and Reconstruction Board (MBRRB) following its annual pre-monsoon structural audit. […]
Kamathipura to Undergo Major Redevelopment; Lane Structure, Identity in Focus

Mumbai’s Kamathipura is set for a significant transformation as redevelopment plans propose reshaping its iconic 15 narrow lanes into six to eight wider roads. Most traditional lane names are likely to disappear, with only a few markers retaining the Kamathipura identity. A garden and mural are also planned to preserve the area’s history. The redevelopment, […]
Patra Chawl Row: Residents on Hunger Strike as Bombay HC Warns Flats May Be Reallocated

Residents of Siddharth Nagar, widely known as Patra Chawl in Goregaon, have intensified their protest against the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority, launching an indefinite hunger strike over disputed flat possession and redevelopment delays. The standoff comes after the Bombay High Court set an April 2 deadline for residents to accept newly allotted flats […]
Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Tunnel Progresses: 5 Km Excavated Using NATM Between BKC & Shilphata

Construction on a key segment of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad high-speed rail corridor has reached a significant milestone, with 5 kilometers of the 21-kilometer underground tunnel completed between Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC) and Shilphata. The National High-Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) confirmed that this section, spanning Ghansoli to Shilphata, has been excavated using the New Austrian Tunneling Method […]
MMRDA Chief Sanjay Mukherjee Reviews Metro 2B, 9 Before April 3 Rollout

Sanjay Mukherjee, Metropolitan Commissioner of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority, has conducted a detailed inspection of Mumbai Metro Line 2B and Mumbai Metro Line 9, confirming their readiness ahead of the scheduled April 3 inauguration. According to MMRDA, final safety checks have been completed for both corridors, marking a crucial step before the commencement […]
Cluster Redevelopment Of Mahim Koliwada Buildings To Move Forward Under State Oversight

The proposed cluster redevelopment of Mahim Koliwada triggered a detailed debate in the Maharashtra Legislative Council on Tuesday, with members seeking clarity on the executing authority and regulatory framework. BJP MLC Prasad Lad raised the matter through a calling attention motion, highlighting the redevelopment of buildings 1 to 20 in Machchimar Colony, 1 to 25 […]
SRA Launches Netram Platform To Track New Slum Encroachments In Mumbai

January 23, 2026: In a bid to curb illegal constructions across the city, the Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) has unveiled a new digital platform, Netram, aimed at identifying fresh encroachments in Mumbai. Developed at a cost of Rs 71 lakh, the system uses satellite imagery from multiple years to pinpoint structures built after designated cutoff […]
Union Minister Piyush Goyal Orders BMC, SRA, MMRDA, MHADA To Fast-Track Slum Housing Projects And Blacklist Defaulting Builders

November 04, 2025: In a strong push to accelerate urban housing development and safeguard citizen rights, Union Minister for Commerce & Industry and North Mumbai MP Piyush Goyal has directed key city agencies — BMC, SRA, MMRDA, and MHADA — to fast-track pending housing and slum rehabilitation projects. Goyal has instructed the authorities to blacklist […]
Union Minister Piyush Goyal: Major Clearances Obtained For Mumbai Coastal Road; Work To Begin Soon

November 03, 2025: Union Minister Piyush Goyal on Sunday announced that all major hurdles for the Mumbai Coastal Road project — which will eventually extend up to Virar in Palghar district — have been cleared, paving the way for construction to begin soon. The Coastal Road currently stretches from Marine Drive to Worli, where it […]