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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.
Hindustan Times
09-05-2025
- General
- Hindustan Times
MHADA urges landlords and residents of over 13,000 dilapidated buildings to undertake redevelopment ahead of the monsoon
Ahead of the monsoon, the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) has appealed to residents, housing societies, and landlords of 13,091 old and dilapidated buildings to undertake redevelopment efforts. The MHADA said redevelopment of cessed buildings identified as structurally unsafe within the jurisdiction of the Mumbai Building Repairs and Reconstruction Board continues to be a matter of serious concern. Out of the 13,091 such buildings, several are not fit for habitation and pose safety risks, particularly ahead of the monsoon. According to a statement issued by MHADA, it has initiated structural inspections of these buildings and launched an awareness campaign to inform societies of the redevelopment framework now available under Section 79A of the MHADA Act. Circulars have been issued to the concerned housing societies as part of this effort. Also Read: MHADA lottery 2025: 5,000 affordable homes set to go on sale in Mumbai this Diwali, says Maharashtra housing authority The MHADA said that as per Chapter 8 of the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Act, 1976, the structural repair or redevelopment of old and dilapidated cessed buildings in the island city of Mumbai is the statutory responsibility of the Repair and Redevelopment Board. "In keeping with this, MHADA had directed structural inspections of 500 cessed buildings earlier this year. Of the 555 buildings surveyed so far, structural reports have been received for 540," the MHADA said in a statement. "Timely repair and redevelopment of buildings found unsafe through these inspections can help avoid potential structural failures and safeguard life and property. It has been instructed that the audit process be expedited and completed for all 13,091 cessed buildings within a year," said Sanjeev Jaiswal, CEO and VP of MHADA. Also Read: MHADA to construct 8 lakh affordable homes in the next five years: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde The MHADA said that it is empowered to acquire the dilapidated building and undertake redevelopment directly in case the landlord does not submit a proposal for doing so. Also Read: MHADA update: Housing authority to conduct structural audit of 1,000 cessed buildings in Mumbai by March 2025 "All landlords, cooperative housing societies, and residents of old cessed buildings in south Mumbai are urged to take the initiative and avail themselves of the FSI incentives available under Development Control Regulation 33(7) and 33(9). Societies have also been advised to contact the concerned executive engineers for further guidance," MHADA said in the statement.
