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Mumbai’s Slum Skyscrapers: A Hidden Development Boom

MUMBAI: With the city unable to expand horizontally, Mumbai’s vast slums are evolving vertically. In areas like Govandi, Kurla, and Bandra East, traditional ground-plus-one shanties are giving way to ‘slum skyscrapers’ that reach five to seven stories, openly defying the 14-foot height limit. Civic activist Zoru Bathena, who resides in Juhu, points to areas close to Juhu Tara Road where shanties have transformed into four-story structures. Despite multiple complaints to local authorities, enforcement of regulations remains inconsistent. “The BMC intervened briefly, but construction resumed shortly after,” Bathena noted, emphasizing that while these slums have existed for years, their recent multi-story…

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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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Pune Activists: Scrap Janata Vasahat TDR Proposal, Don’t Pause It

Here’s a rewritten version of your content: — PUNE: Following the state government’s decision to pause the contentious TDR (Transfer of Development Rights) proposal for the Janata Vasahat slum rehabilitation, activists and residents are calling for its complete cancellation. They allege significant irregularities in land classification, inflated valuations, and a transparency deficit that could jeopardize the rights of slum dwellers. The project, valued at Rs750 crore, involves allocating full TDR, representing 100% of the slum area at 1 Floor Space Index (FSI). However, parts of the Janata Vasahat slum are designated in the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC)’s Development Plan as…

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Maharashtra CM to Seek Bombay HC Nod for Slum Rehab on Forest Land

File Photo MUMBAI: The state government is planning to petition the Bombay High Court for permission to undertake slum rehabilitation on portions of forest land currently occupied by slums. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis stated on Wednesday that any remaining land will be dedicated to forest regeneration. This statement came while he addressed queries concerning the implementation of postpaid smart meters for electricity consumption during a motion in the state legislative council. BJP’s Pravin Darekar highlighted that numerous slum households situated between Goregaon and Dahisar, as well as in Thane, occupy forest land, including private forest areas. He noted that these…