MHADA to Provide ₹20,000 Monthly Rent for Residents of 96 Dangerous Cess Buildings in Mumbai
The Mumbai Building Repairs and Reconstruction Board, a unit of MHADA, has declared 96 cess buildings as the most dangerous. Residents of these buildings will be provided a monthly rent of ₹20,000 to arrange for alternate accommodation.
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Sanjeev Jaiswal, the vice president and chief executive officer of MHADA, has announced that tenants and residents of these buildings who independently arrange for alternate accommodation will be provided a monthly rent of ₹20,000 by the board. This initiative aims to ensure the safety and well-being of the affected residents during the monsoon season.
Jaiswal has also instructed the board to issue a public advertisement for leasing 400 transit tenements, each measuring between 180 and 250 square feet, for a period of three years. These units will be provided on a rental basis to accommodate the affected tenants and residents of the 96 most dangerous buildings. However, the board currently has only 786 transit tenements available, making it unfeasible to accommodate all affected persons within its existing facilities.
All expenses incurred under both provisions—monthly rent and the lease of transit units through external agencies, including maintenance—will be recoverable from the private developers or cooperative housing societies undertaking the redevelopment of the concerned properties. This financial arrangement aims to ensure that the burden of relocation and temporary accommodation does not fall solely on the affected residents.
As of now, there are 13,091 cess buildings in the island city of Mumbai. The board currently manages 20,591 transit tenements. These units are utilized to provide temporary accommodation for tenants and residents evacuated from buildings due to structural repairs, collapse, redevelopment constraints due to narrow plots, or demolition linked to road widening. Eligible tenants from such categories are provided shelter in these transit facilities until permanent rehabilitation is arranged.
The initiative by MHADA is a significant step towards ensuring the safety and well-being of residents living in dangerous cess buildings. It reflects the authority's commitment to addressing the pressing issues of urban housing and infrastructure in Mumbai, one of the most densely populated cities in the world.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current number of dangerous cess buildings in Mumbai?
As of now, there are 13,091 cess buildings in the island city of Mumbai.
How much monthly rent will MHADA provide to residents of dangerous cess buildings?
MHADA will provide a monthly rent of ₹20,000 to residents of dangerous cess buildings who independently arrange for alternate accommodation.
How many transit tenements are currently available with MHADA?
MHADA currently manages 20,591 transit tenements.
What is the purpose of transit tenements managed by MHADA?
Transit tenements are used to provide temporary accommodation for tenants and residents evacuated from buildings due to structural repairs, collapse, redevelopment constraints, or demolition linked to road widening.
Who will be responsible for the expenses incurred for alternate accommodation and transit tenements?
The expenses incurred for alternate accommodation and transit tenements, including maintenance, will be recoverable from the private developers or cooperative housing societies undertaking the redevelopment of the concerned properties.
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