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Nashik body moves to cancel 26 layouts tied to MHADA scam

NASHIK: The civic authority has initiated steps to revoke 26 preliminary layouts in the initial phase of actions related to the MHADA housing scam, following the police booking of 197 individuals and the establishment of a state-appointed special investigation team to probe the matter. Officials from the Nashik Municipal Corporation’s (NMC) town planning department indicated that this action was prompted by reports from the land records survey department, which revealed that the tentative layout maps were absent from the department’s official base maps. “The cancellation process for all 26 layouts will begin and is expected to be completed within the…

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Bombay HC: Mhada Can Use Unclaimed Patra Chawl Flats for Housing

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…

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Adani Acquires 17 Lakh Sq Meters in Motilal Nagar Project

MUMBAI: Gautam Adani, India’s wealthiest individual, is set to receive approximately 17 lakh square meters of land for sale in Motilal Nagar. His group plans to invest ₹1 lakh crore to carry out a redevelopment project in suburban Goregaon, according to a senior government official. The Motilal Nagar Redevelopment Project, spanning 143 acres, has the potential to develop 28 lakh square meters of space. Out of this, more than 10.5 lakh square meters will be allocated to original tenants and the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA), as stated by the body’s vice president and chief executive, Sanjeev Jaiswal.…

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Bombay HC backs ₹1 lakh payout for illegal tenement demolition

MUMBAI: The Bombay High Court has reaffirmed an April 2021 ruling by the Maharashtra State Human Rights Commission (SHRC), which mandated that the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (Mhada) pay Rs 1 lakh in compensation to a Jogeshwari resident. This ruling stems from allegations of human rights violations after the demolition of his structure without prior notice, despite it being labeled as an “unauthorized tenement.” The High Court referenced a Supreme Court decision underscoring that the right to shelter is a fundamental aspect of Article 21 of the Constitution—the right to life and liberty— which can only be revoked…

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Mumbai: Apply Today for 2,640 MHADA Flats; Draw on May 15

Representative Image MUMBAI: MHADA’s Mumbai Board has announced a lottery for the sale of 2,640 apartments in the city. The application process begins today, March 30, with the lottery draw scheduled for 11:00 AM on May 15. The apartments are located in several areas, including Kannamwar Nagar in Vikhroli, Patra Chawl in Goregaon, Old Magathane in Borivali, Gorai Borivali, Subhash Nagar in Chembur, Gandhi Nagar in Bandra, Pant Nagar in Ghatkopar, Girgaum, Wadala, Kopri in Powai, Mazgaon, Tunga in Powai, Lokmanya Nagar in Dadar, Pahadi Goregaon, and Antop Hill Wadala. Of the total flats, 145 are available for the Economically…

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BMC Urges MMRDA & MHADA to Resolve ₹2,287 Crore Tax Dues

MUMBAI: The BMC has reached out to two major state agencies—the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) and the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (Mhada)—regarding pending property tax dues exceeding Rs 2,287 crore, urging immediate payment. In correspondence dated March 16, just prior to the financial year-end, the BMC emphasized that property tax is its main source of revenue, essential for urban services and infrastructure development across Mumbai. According to BMC records from January 31, MMRDA owes Rs 1,685.6 crore across 128 properties, which includes Rs 946.2 crore in unpaid taxes and Rs 739.4 crore in penalties. Mhada, on…

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Mumbai: MHADA Misplaced ₹121 Crore in Rent Over 25 Years

MUMBAI: The Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) has reportedly been defrauded of over Rs 121 crore in a scheme spanning 25 years. The Kherwadi police have initiated a case against ten developers and firms for neglecting to pay rent for transit tenements designated for redevelopment projects. Given the considerable financial implications and the extended duration of the fraud, the case has now been forwarded to the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) for further investigation. The complaint was lodged by Mohan Raosaheb Bobade, a MHADA officer, following an internal audit of rental payments associated with the transit tenements leased to…

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MHADA Aims for 20,000 Affordable Homes via Cluster Redevelopment

NEW DELHI: According to Sanjeev Jaiswal, the Vice President and CEO of the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA), Mumbai’s redevelopment strategy is evolving from focusing on individual buildings to large-scale cluster redevelopment. In an exclusive interview with Ankit Sharma, Jaiswal emphasized that MHADA is concentrating on redeveloping extensive housing layouts across the city. This approach could unlock 800-1,000 acres for redevelopment, creating a substantial supply of affordable housing units in the years ahead. He underscored the authority’s commitment to enhancing affordable housing for economically weaker sections (EWS) and lower-income groups (LIG), fast-tracking the redevelopment of aging properties, and…

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MHADA Signs Redevelopment Deal for GTB Nagar, Mumbai

NEW DELHI: The Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) has finalized crucial agreements to expedite the redevelopment of the Guru Tegh Bahadur (GTB) Nagar housing cluster located at Sion Koliwada in Mumbai. All cooperative housing societies participating in the initiative have signed a tripartite development agreement with MHADA and the selected construction and development agency (C&DA). Furthermore, a construction-cum-development agreement has been established, paving the way for the implementation stage of the project. The redevelopment will span approximately 11.2 acres and will serve around 1,200 eligible residents. The area previously contained 25 buildings that were deemed unsafe by the…

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Bombay HC raps officer for canceling NOC after 10 floors built

MUMBAI: The Bombay High Court criticized the chief officer (CO) of Mhada’s Mumbai Building Repairs and Reconstruction Board for revoking a No Objection Certificate (NOC) for the redevelopment of a building in Tardeo. So far, ten out of the proposed sixteen floors have been constructed. “There is a growing trend among individuals to appeal to public officials with substantial powers related to constructions and projects involving significant investments,” stated Justices Girish Kulkarni and Aarti Sathe on February 17. The developer, Kumar Agro Products Pvt Ltd, contested CO Milind Shambarkar’s October 13, 2025, decision that annulled the NOC initially granted in…