MUMBAI: The Bombay High Court stated on Friday that sufficient time has been provided for all members of the Goregaon Siddharth Nagar Sahakari Griha Nirman Sanstha Limited society to take possession of their tenements. If members fail to act by April 30, 2026, the court will allow the MHADA to repurpose these tenements for public housing.
The court also allotted time for society members to address ongoing legal disputes related to the Patra Chawl redevelopment.
Any member wishing to occupy flats in the future can be granted possession after providing a three-month notice, according to the HC’s division bench, comprising Justices Girish Kulkarni and Aarti Sathe.
The HC previously identified five issues requiring resolution, including lease terms and associated rent. The court emphasized that rent cannot be waived, as the land belongs to MHADA and is public property allocated to the society, necessitating payment from the petitioners.
The court has acknowledged that the rehabilitation buildings are fully constructed and ready for occupation.
