Why two approvals for redevpt of prime Andheri plot: Cong
207 in Andheri, where two conflicting redevelopment schemes, an SRA and an Aashray scheme, were approved on a prime plot measuring 4,497.10 sqm near Juhu Lane Bafiwala Road. This is in violation of law, civic policy, and public trust. The land housed quarters for BMC sanitation workers built in 1965.
In 2008-2011, a redevelopment proposal was submitted under SRA, and CTS 207 merged with private plots. However, the project did not move forward.
In 2021, BMC signed an agreement with Transcon Sheth Creators under the Aashray scheme and disbursed Rs 10 crore for the work, without any work being undertaken, Gaikwad alleged.
Addressing media persons, Gaikwad said Mumbai Congress would expose a case of corruption in BMC every week. According to Gaikwad, two contradictory redevelopment schemes, SRA and Ashray Yojana, were approved for a prime piece of land measuring 4497.10 sqm.
Ex-corporator Mehr Haider sought a probe into these matters, but BMC is yet to respond. Ex-corporator Ashraf Azmi earlier wrote to the commissioner, citing irregular sanction and disbursement of Rs 10 crore to Transcon Construction under Aashray Yojana-Group 6.
Azmi questioned why the money was disbursed by BMC when work is yet to start.
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Congress leaders also alleged that in 2024, 85 slum-dwellers were rendered homeless without providing alternative arrangement, to benefit the developer. "Why was the SRA's NOC not cancelled, and why was a new developer appointed and approval given for Ashray Yojana?" the leaders questioned.
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