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Indian Express
28-07-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
Cessed buildings revamp: HC forms panel to examine 935 notices issued by MHADA
In a move that may further delay the redevelopment of several dilapidated dangerous cessed buildings in Mumbai, the Bombay High Court on Monday appointed a two-member committee headed by former HC judge to examine 935 notices issued by MHADA executive engineers. The bench constituted a panel of Justice (Retired) Devadhar and Vilas D Dongre, retired Principal District Judge to examine the issue in regard to the notices and the subsequent actions to withdraw such notices, and the role of the different officials and/or motives if any, in issuance of these notices. The notices were issued to acquire cessed buildings to carry out redevelopment, if the owner or tenants do not do it. The cessed buildings are those structures the occupants of which pay cess tax or repair fund. The said buildings date back to pre-independence era and are largely present in south and central Mumbai. The MBRRB under MHADA conducts structural repairs of such old cessed buildings. The court recorded MHADA's statement that 889 notices shall be kept in abeyance and no further action shall be taken under them, unless the parties have consented in the redevelopment and the redevelopment has progressed. However, the committee will examine all 935 notices and submit its report preferably within six months. The HC said that the notices not withdrawn by MHADA will be stayed. The court passed an order on pleas challenging the notices issued by the executive engineers of Mumbai Building Repairs and Reconstruction Board (MBRRB), which is a unit of Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA). The court stayed impugned notices. The HC said it was not sufficient to merely pass stay order and observed, 'We are of the clear opinion that it would be imperative as also our duty as the Constitutional Court, to order an inquiry into such issues of highhandedness and abuse of powers by the concerned officials, to be undertaken by an independent committee appointed by the court.' A division bench of Justices Girish S Kulkarni and Arif S Doctor noted that the issue raised in the petitions was of ' colossal misuse' of the powers by the officials concerned of the Board, in issuing notices under Section 79-A of the MHADA Act. The provision under MHADA Act provides for compulsory redevelopment for cessed buildings that are declared dangerous. After the notices are issued, property owners or tenants get stipulated time to initiate the redevelopment within six months along with irrevocable agreement of minimum 51 percent of tenants or occupants. If the owners or tenants fail to undertake redevelopment, the cooperative housing society formed by the residents can make a proposal within the next six months. In case of failure of any action within these 12 months, MHADA can take over the properties and undertake redevelopment Senior advocates NV Walawalkar and MM Vashi for the petitioners argued that the impugned notices 'breached the Constitutional and the legal rights of the stakeholders including owners and tenants of the buildings' and executive engineers of the MHADA/Board did not have any authority under Section 79 (1) of the Act to issue notices.
Hindustan Times
21-07-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
HC asks MHADA to finalise long pending redevelopment plan
MUMBAI: The Bombay high court recently directed the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) to finalise the redevelopment plan of a dilapidated building, Kalyan Bhavan, in south Mumbai that has been pending since 2023. HC asks MHADA to finalise long pending redevelopment plan The conflict dates back to 2023 when Kalyan Bhavan, a building situated on Kalbadevi Road in south Mumbai, was declared dilapidated and unsafe to live in. Following this, MHADA issued a notice to the landlord in May 2023, directing him to submit a redevelopment proposal within six months with the consent of 51% of the tenants of the building. The landlord of Kalyan Bhavan submitted a redevelopment proposal on June 4, 2024, after which MHADA issued a letter of intent (LoI) to him, finalising the redevelopment plan. Challenging MHADA's decision, the tenants approached the Bombay high court in November 2024, pleading to quash the proposal presented by the landlord, stating that he had missed the deadline. They claimed that an amendment to the MHADA Act made in 2022 gives the tenants the right to redevelop a building in case the landlord fails to take any action within the stipulated timeframe. The high court observed that the tenants' proposal must be taken into consideration, as the landlord had not met the legal timelines. With no progress in the matter, the tenants approached the Bombay high court again in 2025, urging the court to direct MHADA to finalise their proposal. The division bench of justices G.S. Kulkarni and Arif Doctor on July 9 directed the MHADA to finalise a redevelopment plan after reviewing the proposals of both parties, within 15 days. While noting that the MHADA had already started a demolition drive, the court urged the tenants to cooperate with the ongoing demolition and vacate the premises, allowing the MHADA to redevelop the building.
Time of India
17-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
MHADA Pune flats online registration starts: Check eligibility, dates, and how to apply
The Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) has started online registration for the sale of 52 residential flats and 28 office spaces across Pune, Solapur, Sangli, Satara, and Kolhapur. These will be sold through an e-auction, following the rules set under the MHADA Act, 1981, and the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Regulations, 1981. Where to apply? Detailed information on eligibility, property locations, social reservations, and how to apply can be found on and MHADA Pune Board officials have asked interested citizens to complete the registration online. First come, first served for unsold flats Flats that remain unsold after the lottery rounds under the 15% Social Housing Scheme and the 20% Inclusive Scheme will be given out on a 'first come, first served' basis. The registration for this started on 10 April at and eligible applicants are advised to act quickly. The same system will be followed for unsold flats from private developers as well. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like An engineer reveals: 1 simple trick to get all TV channels Techno Mag Learn More Undo Linked to PMAY (Urban) 2.0 After Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the second phase of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban), the Maharashtra government began implementing the scheme based on the 'Housing for All' idea. MHADA Pune will take part by developing affordable housing under this scheme. Interested people can register on the central portal: Fully digital process The entire process is online, transparent, and secure. Approval letters will be available digitally in the applicant's login, signed by the Deputy Chief Officer. No physical documents or stamps will be issued at any stage. Live Events Inputs from agencies
Hindustan Times
20-05-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Stalled redevelopment project: MHADA takes over South Mumbai project stuck for nearly 15 years
After nearly 15 years and two failed developer attempts, the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) has decided to take over a stalled redevelopment project in South Mumbai. MHADA informed the Supreme Court that despite granting approval in 2013, the project remains incomplete, prompting the agency to intervene. The redevelopment of the Parvati Building, which began in 2013, has faced prolonged delays. The appointed developer, tasked with providing temporary accommodation rent to tenants, allegedly defaulted on payments, leaving many residents financially strained. In April, the Supreme Court directed MHADA to resolve these issues and expedite the project. "In the affidavit, it is stated that the MHADA will initiate the process under Section 91-A of the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development(Amendment) Act, 2020 so that MHADA can itself develop the property," reads the SC order dated May 13, 2025. Also Read: Supreme Court summons MHADA chief officer over unpaid rent by developer for South Mumbai redevelopment project The Supreme Court directed MHADA to initiate the redevelopment process and, in the interim, provide transit accommodation to eligible tenants. "If the Transit Accommodation is not accepted by the eligible persons on the ground that it is far away from the property, the rent at the current rate shall be paid by the eighth respondent to such persons," the SC order reads. The SC has listed the matter on August 18, 2025 for the MHADA to complete the further process. Also Read: Here's why Mumbai's redevelopment boom is drawing developers from Bengaluru, NCR, and Hyderabad Nilesh Gala, the advocate representing the tenants, told "The project has been stalled since 2021, despite two developers being appointed. Consequently, MHADA has informed the Supreme Court of its decision to take over. The amendment to the MHADA Act was intended for such long-stalled projects, and the SC has directed and accepted MHADA's statement." A set of queries have been emailed to MHADA. The redevelopment of the Parvati Building, initiated in 2013, has encountered prolonged delays. The developer, responsible for providing temporary accommodation rent to tenants, failed to make payments, leaving many residents in financial hardship. The Supreme Court's directive seeks to address these issues and expedite a resolution. Tenants allege that the previous developer defaulted on rent payments totalling over ₹12 crore for their temporary accommodation. Najaribai Jain, a tenant residing in a 543-square-foot unit in the Parvati Building in Bhuleshwar, South Mumbai, is among the affected residents. The building, which housed around 100 tenants, was earmarked for redevelopment. However, despite MHADA's approval of a new developer, tenants are still waiting to take possession of their homes more than 12 years after the project began. Also Read: Buying a home near metro stations versus suburban train stations in Mumbai: What you need to know In October 2024, Jain filed a special leave petition in the Supreme Court, prompting the SC to summon MHADA's chief officer to appear on April 7, 2025. Following the hearing, the SC, in its May 13 order, accepted MHADA's proposal to take over the stalled project.
Indian Express
10-05-2025
- Business
- Indian Express
MHADA issues awareness circular on redevelopment of old cessed buildings in Mumbai
To expedite the redevelopment of ageing and structurally unsafe buildings in Mumbai, the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) has issued awareness circulars to housing societies, urging them to initiate redevelopment under the newly amended Section 79A of the MHADA Act. The move comes ahead of the monsoon season, when the risk posed by dilapidated buildings becomes more severe. There are 13,091 cessed buildings within the purview of the Mumbai Building Repairs and Reconstruction Board, most of which are more than a few decades old and are considered uninhabitable. According to officials, redevelopment of these buildings has been an urgent concern for a long time, especially considering the high population density and structural weaknesses in South Mumbai. As part of an overall awareness drive initiated by Sanjeev Jaiswal, CEO and vice-president, MHADA, circulars have been dispatched to the different housing societies, bringing to the fore the statutory framework that can be availed for redevelopment. The drive has followed a previous directive issued earlier this year to conduct structural inspections of 500 buildings. Structural audit reports have already come in for 540 of the 555 buildings covered so far, officials said. 'Preventive repair and redevelopment of structurally risky buildings on a timely basis will save lives and property and can avoid probable mishaps,' said Jaiswal, stating that the audit for all 13,091 buildings will be finished in one year. According to the recently implemented 'Section 79A of the MHADA Act', the redevelopment has been simplified by having a distinct timeline. The landlords of such properties have to make a redevelopment proposal within six months, along with the irrevocable agreement of at least 51 per cent of the occupants or tenants. If they do not, the cooperative housing society that has been established by the residents can make a proposal within the next six months. In case of non-action within these 12 months, MHADA can take over the property and undertake redevelopment on its own. All concerned stakeholders, such as landlords, residents, and housing societies, have been encouraged by MHADA to avail themselves of floor space index (FSI) incentives under Development Control Regulations 33(7) and 33(9). Housing societies have also been requested to contact the concerned Executive Engineers for more details and guidance.
