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19 Major Mumbai Slums to be Redeveloped Under New Scheme

MUMBAI: The Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) is set to initiate 18 projects in Mumbai, including a 100-acre site in Andheri West near Gilbert Hill, under the state government’s newly launched slum cluster redevelopment scheme. Projects will target clusters of at least 50 acres where over 51% of the area is occupied by slums, including those in coastal regulation zones I and II. Under the scheme, redevelopment can include slums alongside non-slum areas, old and dilapidated buildings, tenant-occupied sites, vacant land unsuitable for construction, and selected private properties. The Andheri site currently contains approximately 14,000 huts and several residential buildings. SRA…

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Dharavi Redevelopment Accelerates: 11,000 Homes Planned

MUMBAI: The redevelopment of Dharavi, Asia’s largest slum, is gaining momentum as the Dharavi Redevelopment Project (DRP) has called upon residents of Sector-6, situated on a 35-acre railway land in Matunga, to cooperate with authorities and vacate their homes to facilitate construction of rehabilitation buildings. The initial phase aims to develop 11,000 tenements of 350 sq ft each in Dharavi’s Sector 6, which has been acquired from Indian Railways across multiple stages. This railway land is a vital part of the Dharavi Notified Area (DNA), originally planned to be mostly vacant and ready for construction. However, the presence of existing…

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Flat Dispute in Mumbai: Developer, Designer’s Kin File Cross FIRs

MUMBAI: A disagreement between a builder and a buyer regarding a flat in Oshiwara has resulted in the filing of cross FIRs. The Oshiwara police have initiated a cheating case against developer Sameer Bhube following a complaint from fashion designer Riyaz Ganji. Simultaneously, an extortion case was registered against Ganji and his niece, Fazila Mukhi, based on the builder’s counter-complaint. According to the complaint, in April 2016, Ganji made a payment of Rs 45 lakh out of a total of Rs 72 lakh for a flat in the Royal Green Project, which is registered in the names of Akil and…

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Maharashtra CM Calls for Strong Affordable Housing System in Mumbai

File Photo MUMBAI: On Friday, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis directed the establishment of an effective system for affordable rental housing in Mumbai, along with the creation of a dedicated portal for public access. Recognizing the influx of individuals moving to Mumbai for employment and entrepreneurship, Fadnavis emphasized the pressing need for housing, asserting that the government must ensure the availability of rental properties at reasonable prices. He underscored the necessity for supply to meet demand and advocated for a coordinated approach to alleviate challenges faced by both landlords and tenants, as indicated in an official statement. Fadnavis also stressed…

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Maharashtra CM: Cluster Redevelopment to Aid 700K Slum Dwellers

Representative AI image MUMBAI: Approximately seven lakh slum dwellers will benefit from the slum cluster redevelopment scheme, as informed to CM Devendra Fadnavis during the 16th meeting of the Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) on Friday at the Sahyadri state guesthouse. SRA chief Mahendra Kalyankar stated, “Due to the limited response to joint venture projects and stalled schemes, the government has decided to promote integrated and sustainable development under the Slum Cluster Redevelopment scheme, in alignment with the state housing policy for 2025.” He added that the process to identify slum cluster areas is underway. During the meeting, an additional Rs…

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Ajmera Realty’s FY26 Pre-Sales Reach ₹1,701 Crore

NEW DELHI: Ajmera Realty & Infra India Ltd has announced a remarkable 57% increase in pre-sales to ₹1,701 crore for FY2026, driven by new project launches and consistent demand. The company reported sales of 6.6 lakh sq ft during the fiscal year, which is an 11% rise compared to the prior year. Collections surged by 71% to reach ₹1,103 crore. According to Dhaval Ajmera, Director of Corporate Affairs, “We have not only surpassed our annual pre-sales expectations but also achieved the highest-ever pre-sales figure of ₹1,701 crore. Our collections of ₹1,103 crore in FY26 reflect exceptional market absorption of our…

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Maharashtra CM Approves BSNL, MTNL Land for PMAY Housing in Borivali

Representative AI image MUMBAI: On Friday, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis sanctioned the acquisition of land from Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) and Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL) in Borivali to facilitate affordable housing under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY). This decision was made during a meeting of the Maharashtra Housing Development Authority, chaired by the Chief Minister at the Sahyadri Guest House, according to official sources. A total of 28.84 acres of land—owned by BSNL in Gorai and MTNL in Shimpoli—will be acquired at ready reckoner rates amounting to Rs 729 crore, as stated in a government release.…

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Bombay HC Orders MMRDA to Refund ₹646 Crore to Reliance

MUMBAI: The Bombay High Court has ordered the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) to refund ₹646 crore imposed on Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) as a penalty for an alleged seven-year delay in completing a convention and exhibition centre and commercial complex in Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC). The court invalidated two penalty demand notices from MMRDA—one from 2017 for ₹646 crore and another from 2019 for ₹1,116 crore, with the latter being stayed by the court in 2020. The High Court criticized MMRDA for collecting ₹646 crore from RIL in February 2019 in a manner deemed “arbitrary, high-handed, unfair, and…

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Bombay HC Upholds Altamount Road Redevelopment, Dismisses PIL

MUMBAI: The Bombay High Court confirmed the permissions for a 16-story redevelopment of a tenanted cessed structure from 1940 on Altamount Road, dismissing a public interest litigation (PIL) filed in 2013 challenging it. The PIL, submitted by the Altamount Road Area Citizens Committee, alleged that the permissions were granted illegally and arbitrarily, establishing a “wrong and dangerous precedent.” The state contended that the permissions were lawful, an assertion with which the High Court concurred, stating that the PIL appeared to target the builder rather than address genuine public concerns. Chief Justice Shree Chandrashekhar and Justice Gautam Ankhad stated in their…

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Mumbai developers contribute ₹11,626 crore to BMC in FY26

MUMBAI: Builders in the city emerged as the leading revenue source for the BMC during 2025-26, contributing a staggering Rs 11,626 crore in premiums and development charges. This figure reflects a significant increase from the BMC’s highest recorded property tax collection of Rs 7,610 crore in the previous financial year, driven primarily by extensive redevelopment projects. “The development plan department is the principal revenue generator for the municipal corporation,” stated a civic official. This amount marks the highest collection from developers since the Covid-19 lockdown. In October 2020, the BMC incentivized the real estate sector by offering a 50% discount…