Maharashtra Government Assigns Stalled Mumbai Slum Rehabilitation Projects To Public Agencies
The Maharashtra government has decided to assign nearly 200 stalled slum rehabilitation projects in Mumbai to multiple public agencies in an effort to revive delayed redevelopment schemes and accelerate housing for slum residents. According to officials, the responsibility for implementing these projects will be given to agencies including Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA), […]
Ghatkopar SRA Projects Under Scanner In Rs 14 Crore Cheating Case
Mumbai Police have registered a case against city-based developer Kersi Jamshed Randeria and his son Astaad Kersi Randeria over an alleged Rs 14 crore cheating and criminal breach of trust linked to Slum Rehabilitation Authority projects in Ghatkopar. The complaint, filed by chartered accountant Anil Govindprasad Lohia, has now been transferred to the Economic Offences […]
Bombay High Court Upholds BMC’s Cancellation Of NOC For Malad Slum Rehabilitation Project
The Bombay High Court has upheld the decision of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to cancel a No Objection Certificate (NOC) issued for a slum rehabilitation project in Malad East, ruling that the civic body, as the landowner, holds preferential rights in redevelopment matters. In 2016, the Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) awarded the redevelopment contract […]
Bombay High Court Pushes Slum Rehab Reforms, Seeks Faster Relief For Mumbai Families
January 2, 2026: The Bombay High Court has tightened its scrutiny of slum rehabilitation in Mumbai, directing the Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) to reform the way complaints linked to redevelopment projects are addressed. The intervention follows growing distress among slum households facing delayed housing delivery, unpaid transit rent and prolonged displacement, concerns that directly affect […]
Maharashtra Unveils New Slum Cluster Redevelopment Model: 5 Key Changes Explained
November 18, 2025: The Maharashtra government has introduced a significant policy overhaul for slum cluster redevelopment, removing the long-standing consent requirement from slum dwellers for large-scale projects. Issued through a Government Resolution (GR) on November 13, the new framework—approved by the state cabinet on October 14—will apply to cluster developments exceeding 50 acres. The move […]
Bombay High Court Flags Misuse Of Prime Public Land in Cuffe Parade Redevelopment
October 9, 2025: The Bombay High Court has expressed grave concern over the proposed redevelopment of 33 acres of prime government land in Cuffe Parade, South Mumbai, under the Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) scheme, warning that it could amount to a misuse of public property under the guise of slum rehabilitation. In an order issued […]
Mumbai’s Skyline Transformed By Redevelopment Wave
September 20, 2025: Mumbai’s skyline is undergoing a dramatic transformation as redevelopment sweeps through the city’s core areas. With demand for real estate rising and many older buildings reaching the end of their life cycle, modest four- to six-storey structures are steadily being replaced by modern high-rises soaring up to 20 storeys. The city’s redevelopment […]
Revised Plan: Ramabai Nagar Rehab Buildings To Be Maintained For Only 2 Years
June 21, 2025: One of Mumbai’s flagship slum redevelopment schemes — encompassing Mata Ramabai Ambedkar Nagar and Kamraj Nagar in Ghatkopar — is attracting scrutiny, though not for its scale or ambition. The project marks the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority’s (MMRDA) first foray into slum rehabilitation. However, the authority has committed to maintaining the […]
BMC Clears 64 Redevelopment Projects Without Needing Slum Dwellers’ Consent
June 11, 2025: Following the Dharavi redevelopment model, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has announced that no consent from slum dwellers will be required for the redevelopment of 64 slum plots located on municipal land. This policy shift streamlines the redevelopment process for developers, after the Maharashtra government transferred responsibility for these projects to the […]
Mumbai Launches Slum Redevelopment Project In Ghatkopar
In a landmark move for urban renewal, the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has launched the city’s first Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) project directly under its supervision. Valued at ₹8,498 crore, the ambitious redevelopment will transform approximately 32 hectares of informal settlements in Ghatkopar into a modern housing enclave featuring over 17,000 residential units […]