Following the forceful action initiated by the authorities against the slum rehabilitation project developers for pending rents, an amount of 180 crores has been collected by the authorities to date. Mumbai: Due to the vigorous action taken by the authorities against the developers responsible for pending rents from slum dwellers, an amount of 180 crores has been collected by the authorities. This...
Slum Redevelopment
Mumbai: The upcoming 2024 Lok Sabha elections are nearing completion. Keeping this context in mind, the demand to increase the height of slums in Mumbai city and suburbs has gained momentum. It is reported that for the last four decades, under the Mumbai Municipal Corporation Act, the legal height of slums in congested areas has been restricted to just 14 feet. Despite forty years passing, there hasn't...
Following the demolition of slums, strict action is decided against developers who refrain from commencing construction of rehabilitation buildings within a specific period. Mumbai: After the Supreme Court's scrutiny on exorbitant rents and subsequent directive to recover two years' arrears and further annual payments for the redevelopment of slum settlements, the decision to grant permission for...