MHADA Redevelopment Policy Approved: Individual Home Owners Excluded from Consent Process
The Maharashtra state cabinet has approved a new policy for the integrated and cluster redevelopment of MHADA colonies in Mumbai and its suburbs, excluding individual home owners from the consent process.
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The press note claims that the policy will make a large number of affordable homes available for citizens in Mumbai city and its suburbs. The redevelopment projects will provide modern basic infrastructure and amenities, including well-equipped residential units, elevators, spacious parking areas, parks, community halls, playgrounds, gyms, swimming pools, and CCTV facilities. Water supply, sewage disposal, roads, electricity, and other infrastructure will be modern and environmentally friendly, and residents will receive homes larger than their existing units, as stated in the press note.
MHADA’s Mumbai Board has constructed 56 colonies belonging to the Middle Income Group (MIG) and Low Income Group (LIG), divided into around 5,000 cooperative housing societies over the years. Many buildings have now deteriorated due to age and have been declared dilapidated. MHADA has thus formulated a policy for their integrated and cluster redevelopment.
The project plan will include integrated development of the township, incorporating green areas, schools, healthcare facilities, and commercial spaces. For the redevelopment of 114 projects under the jurisdiction of the Mumbai Board, MHADA will function as the planning authority.
When contacted on the government taking away home owners’ right to consent, Mumbai Pradesh Congress Committee spokesperson Sachin Sawant said, “This decision will muzzle the voice of those who own flats in MHADA colonies.”
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the new MHADA redevelopment policy?
The new MHADA redevelopment policy approved by the Maharashtra state cabinet allows for the integrated and cluster redevelopment of MHADA colonies of 20 acres or more in Mumbai and its suburbs, without requiring individual consent from residents.
Why is individual consent not required for the redevelopment?
The government decided that individual consent from residents is not required because the policy provides the highest possible rehabilitation Floor Space Index (FSI), ensuring maximum benefits for the residents.
What amenities will be included in the redeveloped MHADA colonies?
The redeveloped MHADA colonies will include modern basic infrastructure and amenities such as well-equipped residential units, elevators, spacious parking areas, parks, community halls, playgrounds, gyms, swimming pools, and CCTV facilities.
How many MHADA colonies are affected by this policy?
The policy affects 56 colonies belonging to the Middle Income Group (MIG) and Low Income Group (LIG), divided into around 5,000 cooperative housing societies, with 114 projects under the jurisdiction of the Mumbai Board.
What is the role of MHADA in the redevelopment process?
MHADA will function as the planning authority for the redevelopment of 114 projects under the jurisdiction of the Mumbai Board, overseeing the integrated development of the township, including green areas, schools, healthcare facilities, and commercial spaces.
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