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Hindustan Times
a day ago
- Business
- Hindustan Times
HC paves way for Santacruz slum redevelopment stuck for 4 years
MUMBAI: The Bombay high court on Thursday reprimanded a section of residents of the Jaku Club slum pocket in Santacruz East for blocking the redevelopment of their settlement for nearly four years and directed the Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) to evict them under police protection and vacate the site within two weeks. HC paves way for Santacruz slum redevelopment stuck for 4 years 'Any defiance to the rule of law must be dealt with…an iron hand so that the faith of the people in the judicial system is maintained,' the division bench of justices Revati Mohite Dere and Dr Neela Gokhale said, upholding a petition filed by Siddhivinayak CHS, a proposed co-operative housing society formed by the slum dwellers, and Arihant Construction, the developer appointed by the society for redeveloping the settlement. The petitioners had sought directions to the SRA to implement its own order dated February 16, 2024 and eviction notices issued to slum dwellers on March 19, 2024 under the Maharashtra Slum Area (Improvement, Clearance and Redevelopment) Act, 1971 and begin eviction proceedings against non-cooperative slum dwellers. Any obstruction to implementation of the court's order would be treated as 'interference with the administration of justice' and 'dealt with accordingly', the court warned. According to the order, the Jaku Club neighbourhood, declared a slum in 1977, is spread over seven plots and houses 362 families. Among these, 271 families were found eligible for free rehabilitation in the redevelopment project, which was granted a commencement certificate in September 2021. Out of the 271 families eligible for rehabilitation, 152 families vacated their premises after receiving rent from the developer, to the tune of ₹17,000 per month. The developer has deposited over ₹6.5 crore with the SRA as transit rent for the 271 eligible families , with annual expenses estimated at ₹2.95 crore, the order said. Slum dwellers opposing eviction had filed multiple petitions challenging the SRA's notices dated February 16, 2024 and March 19, 2024. The court had dismissed these earlier, saying redevelopment could not be delayed until every eligibility claim was decided as it would make execution of the project impossible. In June 2024, while dismissing one such petition, the high court noted that interests of even pending claimants were protected through deposited rents. When the claimants filed an application subsequently to recall the judgment in, the high court came down heavily on the 'pattern' of last-minute litigation aimed at stalling demolition drives, calling it an 'abuse of judicial process' and imposing a fine of ₹10,000. In September 2024, the Supreme Court dismissed a special leave petition against the high court order. Despite these court orders, the SRA was facing threats and intimidation from some residents and had been unable to secure police help to evict them, SRA officials told the court. The bench expressed deep concern and directed the Vakola police station to provide necessary assistance to the SRA in evicting slum dwellers and vacating the property within two weeks.
Time of India
a day ago
- Business
- Time of India
City targets 5L SRA homes in 5 yrs, double its 29-yr output
Mumbai: With a slum-free Mumbai remaining a distant dream for decades, the Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) has set up a project implementation unit (PIU) aiming to deliver over five lakh new homes to slum dwellers in the next five years — more than double the total built in the 29 years since the SRA was formed. Since its inception in 1996, the SRA has delivered only 2.75 lakh homes. Officials said that after reforming several rules and introducing drone and biometric surveys, the agency has delivered 16,017 units in just 100 days. In 2024-25 alone, 16,673 units were completed. The current target is 5,09,783 homes by 2030, with 3.34 lakh units already under construction. Last month, in a major step to recover pending rent from builders who fail to pay slum dwellers after demolishing their homes, the state govt amended the Maharashtra Slum Areas (Improvement, Clearance and Redevelopment) Act, 1971. Under the new provision, SRA can recover unpaid rent from a builder's assets — or the personal property of its directors/partners if the company lacks sufficient assets. As outstanding rent will be treated as arrears of land revenue, SRA can attach and sell a builder's property to pay slum dwellers. You Can Also Check: Mumbai AQI | Weather in Mumbai | Bank Holidays in Mumbai | Public Holidays in Mumbai | Gold Rates Today in Mumbai | Silver Rates Today in Mumbai SRA CEO Mahindra Kalyankar said the amendments will help fast-track schemes and ensure timely rent for slum dwellers. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like TV providers are furious: this gadget gives you access to all channels Techno Mag Learn More Undo He said the agency is focused on the target of delivering over five lakh homes by 2030. "SRA has introduced several reforms to fast-track projects. All stuck projects were reviewed and given a boost through the amnesty scheme and the joint venture (JV) scheme with other state govt agencies. A total of 2,74,076 units were constructed in the last 29 years and the target is to construct 5,09,783 units in the next five years," Kalyankar said. "We have started to use an e-office system. A list of eligible developers has been prepared for the tender process to get the stalled projects on track. The process of preparing a list of qualified architects has begun under the architect appointment scheme to get stalled projects on track. The period for submission of proposals has been reduced too," Kalyankar said. "Due to this, the implementation of the schemes is being done faster. A policy to empower architects and consultants to issue no-objection certificates has been adopted. Approvals of building works got a boost. We also adopted a policy of not suspending the work on rehabilitation buildings unless there are court orders," he said. Officials noted that the state govt accepted recommendations of the Afzulpurkar Committee in Dec 1995 and amended the Maharashtra Slum Areas (Improvement, Clearance and Redevelopment) Act, 1971 to establish the SRA. Around 50% of Mumbai's residents live in 2,397 slum clusters. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Happy Krishna Janmashtami Wishes ,, messages , and quotes !
Indian Express
10-07-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
Two amendment bills passed to tighten slum revamp Act, bring drug peddling under MCOCA
The Maharashtra state Legislative Assembly on Wednesday passed two key amendment bills — one aimed at tightening enforcement in slum redevelopment and rehabilitation projects the other expanded the scope of Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) by bringing the drug peddling under the purview of organised crime. Both bills will now be sent to the Legislative Council (Upper House) for approval. The bill amends the Maharashtra Slum Areas (Improvement, Clearance and Redevelopment) Act, 1971, granting the Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) stronger powers to recover pending transit rent from defaulting developers or builders by attaching their personal properties. Under the revised provisions, if a builder fails to pay dues, the SRA can now treat the unpaid rent as arrears of land revenue and recover it by attaching personal properties of directors or partners, not just company assets. The amendment also reduces the consent window for dissenting slum dwellers from 120 to 60 days once a majority supports a redevelopment plan. Those who fail to join within this period risk losing their eligibility for on-site rehabilitation. Additionally, land under slum redevelopment can now be handed over to government agencies within 30 days of issuing a letter of intent, expediting project execution. The second bill involves a proposed amendment to the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA). It aims to bring drug peddling under the purview of 'organised crime' by expanding the definition to include activities involving narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances. The bill was introduced by Minister of State for Home (MoS) Yogesh Kadam who said that narcotics substances like hydroponic weed and synthetic drugs were being peddled through networks and stringent laws were needed to crack the peddlers network. Kadam informed the House that in the five years, over 10,000 people were booked for possessing commercial quantities and drugs worth Rs 11,000 crore were seized. Kadam said out of this, drugs worth Rs 10,000 crore were synthetic drugs. Both bills are expected to be tabled in the Upper House later this week for further discussion and clearance.
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Business Standard
10-07-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
Maharashtra govt passes bill allowing SRA to recover pending transit dues
The Maharashtra Assembly passed a bill amending the Slum Area (Improvement, Clearance and Redevelopment) Act, 1971, on Wednesday, which allows the Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) to recover pending transit rent dues from builders or developers. The amendment bill seeks to treat unpaid rent to slum dwellers as arrears of land revenue, thereby empowering the SRA to initiate recovery proceedings under the Maharashtra Land Revenue Code (MLRC). As per the proposed amendment, if a defaulting builder lacks sufficient company assets to clear the dues, the liability can extend to the personal property of its directors or partners. Currently, the SRA can issue stop-work notices or deny new permissions to a defaulting developer. The bill also seeks to reduce the window for dissenting slum dwellers to join the SRA schemes - from 120 days to 60 days - once a majority (over 50 per cent) has consented to a redevelopment plan. After 60 days, those who do not join the scheme risk losing their claim to on-site rehabilitation and may only be considered for relocation elsewhere, subject to availability. Another provision of the bill allows land under slum redevelopment to be handed over to government agencies like MMRDA, MHADA, MSRDC, and CIDCO within 30 days of issuing a letter of intent, enabling a faster execution of public sector-led projects.
The Print
10-07-2025
- Business
- The Print
Maharashtra assembly passes bill allowing SRA to recover transit rent dues from developers
As per the proposed amendment, if a defaulting builder lacks sufficient company assets to clear the dues, the liability can extend to the personal property of its directors or partners. Currently, the SRA can issue stop-work notices or deny new permissions to a defaulting developer. The amendment bill seeks to treat unpaid rent to slum dwellers as arrears of land revenue, thereby empowering the SRA to initiate recovery proceedings under the Maharashtra Land Revenue Code (MLRC). Mumbai, July 9 (PTI) The Maharashtra Assembly passed a bill amending the Slum Area (Improvement, Clearance and Redevelopment) Act, 1971, on Wednesday, which allows the Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) to recover pending transit rent dues from builders or developers. The bill also seeks to reduce the window for dissenting slum dwellers to join the SRA schemes – from 120 days to 60 days – once a majority (over 50 per cent) has consented to a redevelopment plan. After 60 days, those who do not join the scheme risk losing their claim to on-site rehabilitation and may only be considered for relocation elsewhere, subject to availability. Another provision of the bill allows land under slum redevelopment to be handed over to government agencies like MMRDA, MHADA, MSRDC, and CIDCO within 30 days of issuing a letter of intent, enabling a faster execution of public sector-led projects. PTI MR NSK This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
