Upper-Floor Access in Dharavi Rehab Linked to Ground-Floor Docs
MUMBAI: Eligibility for residents on upper floors under the Dharavi Redevelopment Project (DRP) is partially dependent on the status of ground-floor occupants, with affidavits only accepted if the lower unit qualifies, officials announced. A government resolution issued on October 4, 2024, extends benefits to upper-floor residents who can demonstrate occupancy prior to a cut-off date of November 15, 2022. Those eligible may receive homes of 300 sq ft outside of Dharavi, but within the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. Beneficiaries can choose between a hire-purchase option, which involves nominal rent for 25 years leading to ownership, or an expedited ownership method by…