Mumbai's Kamathipura Redevelopment: Government Offers Flats in Exchange for Land
The Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) has initiated the Kamathipura Redevelopment Project, offering landowners four flats in exchange for their plots. This ambitious project aims to modernize the 100-year-old Kamathipura area, providing residents with safe and modern amenities.
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Kamathipura is a 15-lane grid that includes two BMC-run schools, 14 religious places, 349 non-cessed structures, and 943 cessed buildings. According to a note issued by MHADA, all these structures will be developed in an integrated manner under Regulation 33 (9) of the Development Control and Promotion Regulations 2034, through the Mumbai Building Repairs and Reconstruction Board.
The redevelopment project will focus on rebuilding old and dilapidated buildings and plots from lane number 1 to 15 of Kamathipura. There are about 943 cessed buildings in these lanes, housing around 6,625 residents and 1,376 tenants, totaling 8,001 residents/tenants. The area also has 800 landowners, and the total plot area is approximately 73,144.84 square meters. The buildings in Kamathipura are more than 100 years old, making this redevelopment crucial for the safety and well-being of the residents.
Under the government's compensation plan, landowners will receive flats based on the size of their plots. For a plot up to 50 square meters, one 500 square foot flat will be provided. For plots between 51 and 100 square meters, two 500 square foot flats will be given. Plots between 101 and 150 square meters will receive three 500 square foot flats, and plots between 151 and 200 square meters will get four 500 square foot flats. For plots larger than 200 square meters, one additional 500 square foot flat will be provided for every extra 50 square meters.
The cluster redevelopment of Kamathipura will not only provide residents with larger and safer flats but also include essential amenities such as commercial buildings and entertainment grounds. MHADA will receive an area of 44,000 square meters from the selected developer, which will result in a significant number of new houses in the heart of Mumbai. The developer, on the other hand, will gain an area of 567,000 square meters, with the potential to build around 4,500 new flats.
The state government approved the Kamathipura project on January 12, 2023. Following this, Mahimtura Consultants was appointed through a tendering process to serve as the project management consultant (PMC). The project will provide larger residences and well-designed facilities and infrastructure to the residents. Additionally, the project will include commercial structures as part of the builder's profit-sharing agreement.
This ambitious redevelopment project aims to transform Kamathipura into a modern, safe, and vibrant urban village, enhancing the quality of life for its residents and contributing to the overall development of Mumbai.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Kamathipura Redevelopment Project?
The Kamathipura Redevelopment Project is an initiative by the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) to modernize the 100-year-old Kamathipura area in Mumbai. It involves rebuilding old and dilapidated buildings and providing residents with new, safe flats and amenities.
What compensation will landowners receive?
Landowners will receive flats based on the size of their plots. For example, one 500 square foot flat for a plot up to 50 square meters, and four 500 square foot flats for a plot between 151 and 200 square meters.
How many new flats are expected to be built?
The developer is expected to build around 4,500 new flats on an area of 567,000 square meters, as part of the Kamathipura Redevelopment Project.
When was the project approved by the state government?
The state government approved the Kamathipura project on January 12, 2023.
Who will manage the project?
Mahimtura Consultants was appointed through a tendering process to serve as the project management consultant (PMC) for the Kamathipura Redevelopment Project.
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