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Bombay HC Report on MHADA 79A: 13K Unsafe Mumbai Buildings at Risk

MUMBAI: In a crucial update that may shape the future of redevelopment across the city, a committee established by the Bombay High Court has delivered its findings on March 5, 2026, examining contentious notices issued under Section 79A of the MHADA Act. The court is poised to hear this matter and decide if the halted redevelopment of numerous unsafe buildings can continue, impacting over 13,000 ageing structures and countless residents living in hazardous conditions. This comes just ahead of the looming monsoon season. The heart of the issue lies with Section 79A, a legal provision enacted in 2020 to expedite…

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Govt to investigate low bids for cessed South Mumbai repairs

NAGPUR: On Wednesday, the state government initiated an inquiry into tenders that were allegedly quoted “below estimated price” for the rehabilitation of aging and crumbling buildings in Mumbai, following claims of irregularities raised in the assembly. During a discussion regarding nearly 16,000 cessed buildings in south Mumbai, Congress MLA Amin Patel urged the government for immediate action to accelerate their redevelopment. He pointed out that tenders issued by Mhada received bids that were 100-140% lower than the estimated costs. “Under the guise of repairing these dilapidated buildings, contractors are illegally adding extra floors and profiting from the sale of these…