MHADA 79A Amendment Boosts Redevelopment of 13,000 Mumbai Homes
MUMBAI: A significant legal obstacle in the redevelopment of countless aging and hazardous buildings in Mumbai has been overcome following the Maharashtra Legislature’s amendment to the MHADA Act, aimed at reinstating the implementation of Section 79A. The Bill has passed through both the Vidhan Sabha and Vidhan Parishad and is now awaiting the Governor’s approval to become law. This amendment aims to eliminate the legal uncertainties that prompted the Bombay High Court to suspend the implementation of Section 79A nearly a year ago. It grants authority to officers designated by the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) to utilize…