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MHADA Updates Premium Rates for Redevelopment Projects

The Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) has approved a significant policy change aimed at enhancing the viability of redevelopment projects under its Mumbai Board. This change revises the method of calculating premium charges for commercial floor space. During a recent MHADA authority meeting, the decision was made to alter provisions from a previous resolution issued in June 2007. Previously, housing societies or developers redeveloping buildings within MHADA layouts were required to pay premiums calculated at 1.5 times the residential rate, with a minimum of 60% and a maximum of 142.5%. Developers expressed concerns that this structure hindered the…

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Mumbai: FIR Filed Against Shaad Realty Over 11 Years of Rent Issues

MUMBAI: Shakir Shah and his wife, Fatema Shah, have been caught in a state of uncertainty for over a decade. Redevelopment of their Mhada building in Mazgaon began in 2014, and while the project was completed over a year ago, the family has yet to receive transit rent. Moreover, they have not been given possession of the four flats valued around Rs 7 crore that were allocated to them. Allegedly, the developer, who took over after two prior companies exited the project, sold the flats to third parties. Based on Mhada’s complaint, the Byculla police have filed an FIR against…

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Pune: Lokmanyanagar Residents Divided on Development Plan

PUNE: Following opposition from a group of residents in Lokmanyanagar against a cluster development proposal along Shastri Road, another faction, represented by the Lokmanyanagar Rahivasi Sangh, has voiced its support, claiming it will contribute to the overall development of the area. During a press interaction on Thursday, these residents expressed their perspectives on the redevelopment of aging buildings. This issue gained attention after the state government halted redevelopment plans upon receiving a letter from local MLA Hemant Rasane advocating for cluster development. “Various media outlets have spotlighted this issue, leading to perceptions of irregularities tied to redevelopment and political maneuvers.…

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BKC Tenants Seek Bombay HC for Their Rightful Homes

MUMBAI: Continuing their longstanding battle for what they believe is their rightful entitlement, the appellants of Basera SRA Cooperative Housing Society in Bharat Nagar, Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC), have filed writ petitions in the Bombay High Court. They are seeking larger 550 sq ft units instead of the smaller 225 sq ft options proposed under the Slum Rehabilitation Scheme. The petitioners argue that Basera society should not be classified as a slum, and therefore, they are entitled to 550 sq ft flats in accordance with MHADA 33(5) of DCPR. A boost for the petitioners comes from the Apex Grievance Redressal…

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500+ Worli BDD Chawl Tenants in Mumbai to Receive Flats

MUMBAI: After a lengthy wait, 556 families from Worli’s BDD chawls will receive the keys to their new 500-sq ft apartments on Thursday. Two of the redevelopment phases—Wings D and E—are ready for occupancy. A ceremony will see chief minister Devendra Fadnavis and his deputy Eknath Shinde present keys to fifteen families involved in the redevelopment campaign, along with a few senior citizens. The remaining keys will be distributed later at the Mhada office. Bajrang Kale, 53, recites his former address. “Room No. 78, Building No. 31, 3rd floor, Worli BDD Chawl, GM Bhosle Marg—that’s the old address,” he notes,…

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Mumbai Chawl Residents Protest BEST’s Power, Water Cuts

Representative image created by AI MUMBAI: The Elphinstone Bridge is back in the news as residents of a nearby chawl report harassment from Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) officials. A resident from Haji Noorani Chawl mentioned that on Tuesday, BEST officials attempted to cut off the electricity supply and warned that water would also be discontinued. “Today, BEST officials informed us that MHADA requested to disconnect electricity and water at Haji Noorani Chawl, stating that the building is unsafe. We gathered and prevented them from cutting off the supply,” said Munaf Thakur, Secretary and resident of the chawl. He…

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Bombay HC Orders Probe into 900+ Mhada Redevelopment Notices

MUMBAI: The Bombay High Court criticized Mhada on Monday for its illegal and overreaching actions in issuing more than 900 redevelopment notices for premises deemed dangerous, infringing on the constitutional rights of owners of cessed buildings, as well as often impacting their tenants. The court described these notices and the redevelopment authority exercised by Mhada’s executive engineers and repair board as a “regime of colossal arbitrariness and abuse of power,” deeming such acts as blatant illegalities. The judges noted that simply allowing a stay on the notices—which Mhada later chose not to withdraw—was insufficient. Consequently, they mandated an investigation by…

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SC Approves Motilal Nagar Redevelopment via C&DA Model

NEW DELHI: On Monday, the Supreme Court upheld the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority’s (MHADA) plan to redevelop Mumbai’s Motilal Nagar using the Construction and Development Agency (C&DA) model, dismissing challenges from local resident associations. A bench comprising Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta rejected a special leave petition filed by three parties – Motilal Nagar Jankalyankari Samiti, Motilal Rahivasi Vikas Sangh, and Gaurav Arun Rane – against a Bombay High Court decision that facilitated the redevelopment of 143 acres in Motilal Nagar I, II, and III through the C&DA framework. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, who represented MHADA, argued…

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40 Developers Owe ₹261 Crore for Transit Tenements: CAG

MUMBAI: According to a report by the CAG, many developers involved in redevelopment initiatives nearly 25 years ago have retained transit tenements provided by Mhada, as of March 2022. The audit indicated that Mhada distributed 3,357 transit tenements to 43 private developers. These developers were required to pay one year of rent in advance, along with a three-month security deposit at the time of receiving the tenements. The audit findings stated, “Out of the 43 private developers, only three have settled their outstanding dues, leaving Rs 261.14 crore still owed by the remaining 40 developers as of March 2022.” Published…

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Ashwin Sheth Group Buys 4.05 Acres in Goregaon West, Mumbai

NEW DELHI: Ashwin Sheth Group has secured development rights for a 4.05-acre site from Mhada and intends to launch a residential project in Siddharth Nagar, Goregaon West, Mumbai. The project, with a gross development value (GDV) of ₹3,800 crore, will comprise five towers, including four 44-floor towers and a distinctive 60-floor tower, along with dedicated retail space. The development will provide approximately 12 lakh sq ft of carpet area, featuring 2, 3, and 4-bedroom residences ranging from 800 to 1600 sq ft. Published On Jul 18, 2025 at 01:00 PM IST Join over 2M industry professionals. Subscribe to our newsletter…