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Bombay HC Orders Maharashtra to Tackle SRA Staffing Issues

Sure! Here’s a rewritten version of the content: MUMBAI: The Bombay High Court recently addressed the understaffing issues at the Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA), deeming it a serious concern. The court instructed the state government to ensure timely approval for adequate staffing to prevent recurrent issues from reaching the courts. A division bench comprising Justices Girish Kulkarni and Aarti Sathe highlighted, “It is unacceptable for the Chief Executive Officer, with significant authority, to operate ineffectively and lack oversight of matters within their jurisdiction, particularly in cases where no occupation certificate has been issued for nearly 15 years.” This comment was…

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BMC Seeks Developers for Mumbai Slum Rehab on 26 Parcels

MUMBAI: On Thursday, the BMC announced the invitation for Expressions of Interest (EOI) from qualified developers to undertake slum rehabilitation projects on 26 civic-owned land parcels, as per Regulation 33(10) of the Development Control and Promotion Regulations 2034. BMC’s latest initiative comes four months after it sought EOIs for 64 Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) schemes, covering approximately 49,000 structures over an area of about 8.4 lakh sq m, which attracted insufficient interest. A senior civic official commented, “BMC acts as the planning authority for 64 SRA schemes, of which 17 have been suspended. EOIs were solicited for 47 schemes in…

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Revamping Maharashtra’s Housing Policy for Urban Growth

The Maharashtra government’s new housing policy aims to create a comprehensive statewide land bank of mapped, geo-tagged, and digitally linked government-owned plots. This initiative is anticipated to resolve existing supply issues and enhance the availability of affordable housing across various income brackets, positively impacting urban growth and infrastructure investment throughout the state. Included in this policy is the establishment of the State Housing Information Portal (SHIP), a centralized digital platform designed to consolidate information regarding housing demand, land availability, and project implementation. For the first time, input from municipal corporations, planning bodies such as the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development…

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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.…

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Mumbai Aims for 500K SRA Homes in 5 Years, Doubling Past Output

MUMBAI: The Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) has launched a project implementation unit (PIU) in a bid to bring over 500,000 homes to slum dwellers within five years, surpassing the total number of homes built in the 29 years since its inception. Despite having delivered only 275,000 homes since its establishment in 1996, the SRA has recently implemented reforms, including drone and biometric surveys, which have expedited the delivery of 16,017 units within just 100 days. In the fiscal year 2024-25 alone, 16,673 units were completed, with a current target of 509,783 homes by 2030, and 334,000 units already under construction.…

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Bombay HC Halts Slum Rehab on Mumbai University Land

MUMBAI: The Bombay High Court has placed a stay on a Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) scheme concerning over 3.5 acres of land claimed by Bombay University. This land was acquired for academic use by the Mumbai Collector between 1967 and 1974. Despite the acquisition, the land was not registered under the university’s name, and third-party rights were established in favor of a developer due to outdated revenue records, as stated in a petition by Mumbai University (MU). The university pointed out that by 2024, the land had been designated as a slum because of encroachment, without any notice given to…

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Sudhanshu Infrastructure Faces Legal Action in Bhandup Case

MUMBAI: In a significant move against unauthorized construction and violations of urban planning regulations, the Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) has filed a complaint with Bhandup police against Sudhanshu Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd. and its representatives, including Abhayjit Dubey, for alleged illegal structural alterations and unauthorized occupancy of Aniraj Tower in Bhandup (West), Mumbai. According to Laxmikant Manekar, Assistant Engineer at the SRA, the developer improperly constructed a hall instead of a permitted shop on the 8th floor without the necessary approvals under the Maharashtra Regional and Town Planning (MRTP) Act, 1966. This construction violates the approved building plan. Moreover, the developer…