MHADA Identifies 20 Extremely Dangerous Buildings in South Mumbai
The Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) has listed 20 residential buildings in South Mumbai as extremely dangerous and requires immediate evacuation ahead of the monsoon season.
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Along with this, the Mumbai civic body, also known as Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), had also declared a total of 188 dilapidated buildings where residents have been issued notices to vacate immediately.
Dilapidated buildings in Mumbai are a major concern, with over 10,000 buildings in the city being classified as such. However, this number also includes buildings that are repairable. Every year, MHADA carries out a pre-monsoon audit, and based on the outcome, notices to vacate are issued to residents of these ‘dangerous’ buildings.
The redevelopment of dilapidated buildings in the Mumbai real estate market is a major issue in the city, and time and again there have been incidents of building collapse during Mumbai monsoon. The MHADA offers an option of transit tenements built by it to these residents. However, several residents refuse to vacate their homes due to location preference and other social issues.
The 20 most dangerous buildings are located in areas such as Girgaum, Kalbadevi, Khetwadi, Kamathipura, and are more than 80 years old. There are 494 residents and 217 non-residents who are tenants in these 20 high-risk buildings.
The Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) is a state housing authority responsible for the development and maintenance of housing infrastructure in Maharashtra. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is the municipal corporation responsible for the civic infrastructure and administration of Mumbai.
MHADA is a leading housing authority in India, committed to providing affordable and quality housing to the citizens of Maharashtra. The BMC is the largest municipal corporation in India, serving a population of over 12 million people in Mumbai.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the number of dilapidated buildings in Mumbai?
There are over 10 000 dilapidated buildings in Mumbai
What is the pre-monsoon audit of MHADA?
Every year before the monsoon MHADA carries out a pre-monsoon audit and based on the outcome notices to vacate are issued to residents of these ‘dangerous’ buildings
Why do residents refuse to vacate their homes?
Several residents refuse to vacate their homes due to location preference and other social issues
What is the MHADA's offer to residents of dilapidated buildings?
The MHADA offers an option of transit tenements built by it to these residents
How many residents are affected by the 20 most dangerous buildings?
There are 494 residents and 217 non-residents who are tenants in these 20 high-risk buildings
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