MHADA 79-A Path Almost Clear: Faster Redevelopment for 12,552 Cessed Buildings

“4 lakh lives at risk… yet redevelopment was frozen.” The Devadhar Committee report submitted to Bombay HC largely clears MHADA’s Section 79-A path, warning that further delay could prove fatal for Mumbai’s crumbling cessed buildings.

MHADA to Offer ₹20,000 Monthly Rent for Residents of 96 Most Dangerous Cessed Buildings

MHADA has announced a ₹20,000 monthly rent compensation for tenants of 96 highly dangerous cessed buildings identified in its 2025 pre-monsoon survey. With limited transit housing available, the authority will lease 400 new units for temporary accommodation. All related costs will be recovered from developers or societies redeveloping the affected buildings.