SC Approves MHADA's Massive Redevelopment Plan for Mumbai's Motilal Nagar
The Supreme Court has given the green light to the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) to proceed with the redevelopment of Motilal Nagar, a 142-acre area in Mumbai's Goregaon West, in collaboration with Adani Properties.
MumbaiRedevelopmentMhadaAdani PropertiesMotilal NagarReal Estate MumbaiJul 28, 2025
Earlier this month, MHADA and Adani Properties, the real estate arm of the Adani Group, signed an agreement to redevelop Motilal Nagar, marking it as the largest single redevelopment project ever undertaken by the state housing agency. A division bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta dismissed a special leave petition filed by resident associations, including Jankalyankari Samiti headed by Madhavi Rane, Motilal Rahivasi Vikas Sangh, and Gaurav Rane, upholding the Bombay High Court’s March 2025 order in favor of the redevelopment.
The Solicitor General of India, Tushar Mehta, argued in favor of MHADA, emphasizing that the project has been given a ‘special status’ by the state government and that the land is owned by MHADA, thus not requiring additional consent. The bench also deemed fair the state government’s decision to provide 1,600 sq ft built-up area in lieu of about 230 sq ft, which is higher than the existing entitlement as per the Development Control and Promotion Regulations (DCPR) 2034.
On Friday, a division bench of Chief Justice Alok Aradhe and Justice Bharti Dangre of the Bombay High Court quashed a review petition by Motilal Nagar Vikas Samiti, led by Nilesh Prabhu, further solidifying the redevelopment plan. According to the C&D agreement between MHADA and Estatevue Private Developers, a unit of Adani Realty, around 3,700 residents of this 142-acre layout will be rehoused in newly developed apartments measuring 1,600 sq ft built-up area, while commercial spaces will get new 987 sq ft establishments.
MHADA retains full control over the project, including ownership of the land, and has chosen a private agency to execute the project due to its large-scale nature. The Maharashtra government has accorded a ‘Special Project’ status to the redevelopment, with an estimated cost of around Rs 36,000 crore and a rehabilitation period of seven years from the project commencement date.
This project aims to eliminate illegal construction and rehabilitate 3,372 residential units, 328 eligible commercial units, and 1,600 eligible tenements from a nearby slum. The redevelopment will address major issues such as flooding and waterlogging, significantly improving living conditions for residents. As per the agreement, the C&D agency will bear the full cost of the project and must provide all rehabilitated housing, including commercial spaces and slum tenements, MHADA premises, and necessary infrastructure and amenities to MHADA, free of cost.
Motilal Nagar, one of the earliest MHADA colonies developed in the 1960s, is set to undergo a modern transformation. The developer, C&D, is expected to introduce modern construction technologies and urban planning expertise to rehabilitate 3,372 eligible residential units, 328 commercial units, and around 1,600 eligible slum tenements, in line with the 1971 Slum Act.
MHADA built nearly 100 colonies between the 1960s and late 1980s, housing over two lakh dwelling units. Many of these structures are now in dilapidated condition and have been declared unfit for habitation by the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai (MCGM), making their redevelopment an urgent necessity. MHADA, through the C&D, aims to transform Motilal Nagar into a modern residential hub, built around the concept of a ‘15-minute city’, a model that promises access to transport, healthcare, education, shopping, and entertainment within a 15-minute radius, while maintaining its green cover. The project includes large open spaces, gardens, pedestrian plazas, and community centers.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the C&D model for redevelopment?
The Construction and Development Agency (C&D) model is a redevelopment approach where a private agency is selected to execute the project. The agency bears the full cost of the project and provides all rehabilitated housing, commercial spaces, and necessary infrastructure to MHADA, free of cost.
How much area is being redeveloped in Motilal Nagar?
The redevelopment project for Motilal Nagar covers a 142-acre area in Mumbai’s Goregaon West.
What is the estimated cost of the redevelopment project?
The estimated cost of the Motilal Nagar redevelopment project is around Rs 36,000 crore.
How many residents will be rehoused in the new apartments?
Approximately 3,700 residents of the 142-acre layout will be rehoused in newly developed apartments measuring 1,600 sq ft built-up area.
What are the key features of the ‘15-minute city’ concept?
The ‘15-minute city’ concept aims to provide access to transport, healthcare, education, shopping, and entertainment within a 15-minute radius, ensuring a high quality of life and maintaining green spaces and community centers.
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