MHADA Advances GTB Nagar Redevelopment Project in Mumbai
NEW DELHI: The Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) has taken a significant step forward in the redevelopment of the Guru Tegh Bahadur (GTB) Nagar housing cluster at Sion Koliwada in Mumbai. This initiative aims to improve the living conditions of approximately 1,200 eligible residents by constructing modern, safe, and sustainable housing.
All cooperative housing societies involved in the project have executed a tripartite development agreement with MHADA and the appointed construction and development agency (C&DA). Additionally, MHADA and the agency have signed a construction-cum-development agreement, paving the way for the project to enter the implementation phase.
The redevelopment will take place on approximately 11.2 acres of land. The site previously housed 25 buildings that were declared dangerous by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation in 2020 and subsequently demolished. The residents were relocated as a precautionary measure to ensure their safety.
Under the Development Control Regulation 33(9), the project will be developed with a minimum floor space index (FSI) of 4.5, including fungible FSI. The plan includes the construction of three residential towers ranging from 39 to 48 storeys. Each eligible resident will receive a self-contained residential unit of 635 square feet, ensuring a significant improvement in living conditions.
Once the competent authority issues a commencement certificate, eligible residents will receive a monthly rent compensation of ₹20,000 during the construction period. MHADA will also be responsible for the maintenance and management of the completed buildings for five years after the project's completion, ensuring a smooth transition for the residents.
This redevelopment project marks MHADA’s first venture on private land under the construction-and-development agency model. The state cabinet approved the redevelopment under Regulation 33(9) through a construction and development agency in February 2024. A subsequent government resolution designated MHADA as the special planning authority for the project.
The successful execution of this project is expected to set a precedent for future redevelopment initiatives in Mumbai, demonstrating the potential for collaborative efforts between government agencies, cooperative housing societies, and private developers to transform aging and unsafe housing into modern, high-quality living spaces.
