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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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SC asks Maharashtra govt, civic body to respond on slum rehab plea

File photo NEW DELHI: On Monday, the Supreme Court sought responses from the Maharashtra government and the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai regarding a petition that challenges a Bombay High Court ruling allowing slum rehabilitation schemes on plots originally designated for parks, gardens, and playgrounds. On June 19, 2025, the Bombay High Court upheld the legitimacy of a regulation concerning slum rehabilitation schemes, seeking to balance Mumbai’s critical need for green spaces with the constitutional right to shelter. It endorsed Regulation 17(3)(D)(2) of the Development Control and Promotion Regulations (DCPR) 2034, which permits the execution of slum rehabilitation schemes on…

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Maharashtra Tightens SRA Norms to Secure Rehab Dues on Flats

The Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA), the Maharashtra government’s key agency for slum redevelopment, has tightened regulations on free-sale inventory in slum rehabilitation projects. It now requires the preemptive freezing of designated sale flats to ensure transit rent payments and the fulfillment of permanent alternate accommodation (PAP) obligations for eligible slum inhabitants. In a comprehensive office order issued in accordance with previous directives and the Bombay High Court’s rulings, the SRA stated that sale flats will be ring-fenced at the Intimation of Approval (IOA) stage, as well as during the issuance of amended IOAs, Letters of Intent (LOIs), or revised LOIs.…

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Maharashtra Grants Legal Status to Digital Land Records

Representative AI image NAGPUR: On Thursday, the Maharashtra government officially recognized digitally signed 7/12, 8-A, and property card extracts, signifying a significant transformation in the state’s land administration. Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule has instructed district collectors to treat these digital land records as legally binding for all governmental bodies, courts, banks, and registration offices, thereby eliminating a process that has long been hindered by bureaucracy, delays, and dependence on manual signatures. Effective immediately, citizens can download certified copies of their land documents online via the Mahabhumi portal for ₹15. These extracts are embedded with a digital signature, a scannable QR…

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Maharashtra Seeks SRA Input on Housing for First-Floor Slum Residents

Representative image MUMBAI: The state government has requested a report from the Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) about allowing slumdwellers on the first floor of chawls to qualify for free or affordable housing. Officials from the housing department noted that the finance department is seeking detailed information on the potential financial implications for the government if concessions or exemptions are granted to developers to include first-floor slumdwellers in housing schemes. “The SRA must promptly address the finance department’s inquiries. Once that is accomplished, the matter will be presented to the state cabinet for approval, leading to the issuance of a government…

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Maharashtra approves free regularization for small plot deals

NAGPUR: On Tuesday, the Maharashtra government approved a significant reform to regularize thousands of small land transactions that previously violated the state’s fragmentation law. This initiative aims to provide long-awaited legal recognition to holdings that have remained uncertain for decades. The revenue department has introduced a new operating framework allowing these plots to be regularized without incurring any fees, benefiting nearly 60 lakh property owners. Previously, individuals seeking regularization were required to pay a penalty of 25% of the land’s current market value, which was later reduced to 5%. However, participation remained low. Officials noted that waiving all fees aims…

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SC nullifies Bombay HC ruling on ‘private forests’ classification

Supreme Court of India MUMBAI: In a blow to the state government, the Supreme Court annulled a 2018 Bombay High Court decision that allowed the Maharashtra revenue department to designate land across Mumbai, Thane, and elsewhere as “private forests,” which curtailed development potential. The SC criticized the HC ruling for failing to adhere to a binding precedent mandating a meticulous process before classifying private land as part of the green pool. The plots varied in size from one acre to 100 acres. The HC bench, led by Justice S C Dharmadhikari, had dismissed 173 petitions and endorsed the state’s initiative…

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Maharashtra Launches Authority to Fast-Track Self-Redevelopment

MUMBAI: On Monday, the state government designated a new authority, led by BJP MLC Pravin Darekar, to expedite self-redevelopment projects. As the chairman of the newly established Self-Group Redevelopment Authority (SGRA), Darekar will hold the status of a Minister of State. He is known to have close ties with CM Devendra Fadnavis and also oversees the Mumbai District Cooperative Bank. The SGRA aims to facilitate the redevelopment of old structures, while Mhada, the state housing authority, will serve as the coordinating agency for these projects. Under self-redevelopment, housing societies manage the redevelopment themselves by hiring a project management consultant, architect,…

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Maharashtra to Issue 98-Year Lease Tenders for ST Bus Depots

NEW DELHI: Pratap Sarnaik, Maharashtra’s Minister of Transport, announced that the state government will open tenders for the long-term lease development of bus depots, extending the lease duration to 98 years from the previous 30 years. Sarnaik noted that the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) possesses over 13,000 acres of land in areas such as Kurla and Borivali, among other towns in the state. “To facilitate the development of these lands and bus depots, the government has decided to offer a 98-year long-term lease. These ST Bus Depots will be transformed into Bus Ports, similar to those developed in…

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Bombay HC Orders Maharashtra to Tackle SRA Staffing Issues

Sure! Here’s a rewritten version of the content: MUMBAI: The Bombay High Court recently addressed the understaffing issues at the Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA), deeming it a serious concern. The court instructed the state government to ensure timely approval for adequate staffing to prevent recurrent issues from reaching the courts. A division bench comprising Justices Girish Kulkarni and Aarti Sathe highlighted, “It is unacceptable for the Chief Executive Officer, with significant authority, to operate ineffectively and lack oversight of matters within their jurisdiction, particularly in cases where no occupation certificate has been issued for nearly 15 years.” This comment was…