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Maharashtra Minister to Discuss First-Floor Slum Rehab with CM, DCMs

MUMBAI: Maharashtra Minister Shambhuraj Desai announced on Thursday that there will be discussions with the Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Ministers regarding the demand to include first-floor slum dwellers for rehabilitation under the Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) schemes in Mumbai. State Assembly members raised concerns about long-term residents residing on the first floors of slum structures, stating that excluding them would hinder the efforts to achieve a slum-free Mumbai. Under current regulations, only ground-floor structures are recognized and numbered for SRA project eligibility, Desai explained during the question hour. “If we are to consider changes, such as recognizing ‘one plus…

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Nashik to Receive Incentive FSI for Redevelopment: Maha Deputy CM

NASHIK: Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde announced on Thursday that Nashik will soon enjoy incentive Floor Space Index (FSI) benefits similar to those of Thane and Pune to promote the redevelopment of aging buildings. This pledge was made during an interactive meeting hosted by State Industries Minister Uday Samant with industry and trade associations in Nashik. Members of the Confederation of Real Estate Developers Association of India (Credai) expressed their concerns regarding obstacles in redevelopment initiatives. In response, Samant promptly contacted Shinde and briefed him on the issues. Shinde committed to formulating a policy that would implement additional FSI for…

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One Year Later: No GR on NA Tax Abolition; Housing Societies Seek Clarity

PUNE: Over a year after the state cabinet’s decision to eliminate the non-agricultural (NA) tax in urban regions, cooperative housing societies in Maharashtra still lack clarity due to the absence of an official government resolution (GR). The Maharashtra State Housing Federation has reached out to Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule, requesting a GR to clarify the situation and organize awareness initiatives for consistent implementation across the board. Without a formal notification, housing societies—particularly those outside gaothan areas—remain uncertain if they are still required to pay the tax, as indicated in their letter. In October 2024, the…

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Quicker Mill Land Redevelopment in Mumbai: Maharashtra’s New Rules

AI Representation Image NAGPUR: Maharashtra’s Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde announced on Thursday that the redevelopment of aging structures on Mumbai’s mill lands will be accelerated, following government approval of a proposal to amend the development regulations. During a legislative assembly session, Shinde, who oversees urban development, pointed out that the current regulations lack an additional incentive in Floor Space Index (FSI) for builders to engage in redevelopment projects. “Many residential buildings and chawls (tenements) in these areas are deteriorating and pose safety risks. Therefore, the government has opted to amend the rules to foster redevelopment. A proposed amendment under…

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Maharashtra Panel Approves Kamathipura Redevelopment Bid

Representative Image MUMBAI: The High Powered Committee of the state government has approved the Kamathipura Redevelopment Project. Mhada, acting as the nodal agency, has invited bids for this redevelopment under the Construction and Development Agency model. According to a Mhada survey, there are 800 old and dilapidated buildings in Kamathipura across 34 acres. Many of these structures are over a century old and beyond repair. Most of the properties, which are privately owned, are only 50 sq meters in size, making it financially unfeasible for landlords to initiate redevelopment. Consequently, the state has tasked Mhada’s Repair and Reconstruction Board with…

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Deputy CM Pays ₹17.7 Crore Unpaid Rent to 883 Magathane Families

MUMBAI: In the lead-up to the BMC elections, Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has transferred approximately ₹17.7 crore in overdue rents to 883 families involved in a Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) project in Magathane on Tuesday. The redevelopment project for the Devipada Cooperative Housing Society, which spans 30,287 sq m of Mhada land, has faced delays, accumulating approximately ₹46 crore in overdue rents owed to the affected slum dwellers, as reported by SRA officials. Earlier this month, when the builder remitted ₹17.7 crore to the SRA, Shinde, also serving as the state housing minister, allocated the entire sum to eligible…

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Maharashtra Deputy CM Suggests Policy for Redevelopment Safety

THANE: The state housing department is developing a new policy aimed at preventing redevelopment projects from halting midway and ensuring residents are not displaced without compensation. Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde announced on Saturday that developers will be required to deposit three years’ rent before commencing any redevelopment work. Shinde stated, “Some builders initiate redevelopment projects, displace residents from their flats, and either fail to pay rent or delay construction. Occasionally, they even trade rights with other developers, resulting in stalled projects and inconvenience for residents.” He continued, “To counter this, we are implementing a policy requiring builders to deposit…

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Deputy CM Calls for Action on 65 Illegal Kalyan-Dombivali Builds

THANE: Maharashtra’s Deputy Chief Minister, Eknath Shinde, has initiated a rigorous investigation and legal measures against those responsible for constructing 65 unauthorized buildings in the Kalyan-Dombivli area of Thane district, officials announced on Friday. These buildings have been declared unauthorized by the High Court, leaving residents facing eviction after being misled by builders who sold them properties without legal sanction. “Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has instructed an investigation into the developers who deceived residents of these 65 unauthorized buildings in Kalyan-Dombivli. He has directed the municipal commissioner to lodge a complaint with the Economic Crime Investigation Branch,” the statement…

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Maharashtra: No tolerance for illegal constructions, warns deputy CM

MUMBAI: Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde stated in the legislative assembly on Monday that the Maharashtra government will not endorse any illegal constructions and will impose strict penalties on officials found complicit in permitting such structures. Responding to a question from Parag Alavani (BJP) during the Question Hour, Shinde announced that instructions will be given to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) commissioner to compile a detailed inventory and categorization of illegal constructions in Mumbai. “Any officer found protecting illegal constructions will face strict action,” warned Shinde, who oversees urban development and housing. Members including Yogesh Sagar, Jitendra Awhad, Dilip Walse…