Major Redevelopment for Bandra’s Nargis Dutt Nagar Worth Rs 10,000 Crore
Nargis Dutt Nagar, the biggest slum in Bandra, is about to undergo a significant renovation project that is expected to bring in Rs 10,000 crore. Under the Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) program, Roshni Developers and Godrej Properties are leading the Bandra Reclamation project. The renovation would include 3 to 4 BHK homes with a sea […]
SRA Invites Bids for 39-Year-Delayed Santacruz Slum Redevelopment
For the 39-year-delayed rebuilding of the Om Namo Sujalam Sufalam Society in Santacruz East, the Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) is seeking offers. Almost 1,000 residential, commercial, and industrial tenements make up the neighbourhood, which is close to the Bandra Kurla Complex and the Western Motorway. With a potential built-up area four times the plot size, […]
SRA Revives Tender for Santacruz Slum Redevelopment with Extended Deadline
Om Namo Sujalam Sufalam Society is a slum colony in Santacruz East with approximately 1,000 tenements, including residential and commercial units. The Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) has issued a tender asking for bids for its rehabilitation. The colony’s redevelopment efforts began at least 39 years ago, but they were put on hold because of a […]
Mumbai: Jai Bhim Nagar Residents Face Uncertain Future Outside SRA
On the suggestion of the Bombay High Court, the Powai police filed a formal complaint (FIR) on October 5th against representatives of BMC’s S ward, Hiranandani Group (HGP Community Pvt Ltd), and four associates for carrying out unlawful demolitions in Jai Bhim Nagar. The accused are charged with criminal conspiracy, providing false information, and framing […]
Mumbai Real Estate: Big Developers Transform Slum-Bay into Luxe-Bay
Piramal Mahalaxmi is a high-end housing project that features luxurious apartments with panoramic views of the Mahalaxmi racecourse and the Arabian Sea. The 2, 3, and 4 BHK flats in three towers promise a “lifestyle filled with luxury, comfort, and extravagance”. Piramal Mahalaxmi is also Mumbai’s tallest slum redevelopment project, managed by the state’s Slum […]
Top Six landlords own more than ten percent of Mumbai’s land
Mumbai is a city where land is limited and possibly the most costly in the country. So, who are the biggest landowners in the city? According to a survey conducted by the Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA), the financial capital is home to some of the largest landowners, who control about 20% of all land parcels. […]
Bombay High Court Reaffirms 51% Consent Requirement for Slum Redevelopment Projects Amid Legal Dispute
The Bombay High Court has reinforced the necessity for obtaining the irrevocable consent of at least 51% of eligible slum dwellers before appointing a developer for slum redevelopment projects. The court stressed that without this mandatory consent, developers with insufficient support could still claim redevelopment rights, potentially causing “serious complications.” This ruling came during a […]
Central agencies might be involved in MMR slum rehabilitation initiatives
According to housing department officials, the Maharashtra government is exploring the possibility of enlisting central agencies to help rehabilitate slums situated on land owned by the central government in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR). If the proposal is implemented, the Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) and central agencies will work together to rehabilitate slum colonies. According […]
Dharavi Redevelopment: Unwinding in Uncluttered Areas
The Dharavi rehabilitation project has been marketed with a number of incentives, such as places for relaxing in front of buildings. Known as a “Vital Public Purpose Project,” the project’s goal is to maintain safety requirements while allowing for design freedom. Under the condition that public health, fire, structural, and safety concerns are not jeopardised, […]
Mumbai’s journey of modernisation is leaving behind slum rehabilitation
Mumbai, one of the most vibrant cities in India, is changing as a result of the numerous redevelopment projects that are springing up in the island metropolis and its surrounding suburbs. Even though redevelopment initiatives currently account for one out of every three residential launches, slum rehabilitation is still a major problem that has to […]