Mundhwa Residents Challenge Slum Rehab Plan in Pune
PUNE: Residents of Sarvodaya Cooperative Housing Society in Mundhwa have raised concerns about their unjust classification as a slum in the 2017 development plan (DP). They argue this mislabeling undermines their housing status and threatens their homes. The residents assert that their society’s land is inaccurately depicted as part of a nearby slum, leading to many being incorrectly identified as slum dwellers. This classification would subject 2 acres and 25 guntha of their land to the Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA). A complaint has been lodged with the SRA, and officials have stated that they will investigate the issue if necessary.…