Government Launches Slum Cluster Scheme: 50+ Acre Projects Under SRA, No Slum Dweller Consent Required

The Maharashtra Government has approved a landmark “Slum Cluster Redevelopment Scheme” allowing redevelopment of contiguous slum areas above 50 acres under SRA without separate NOCs, marking a crucial step toward a slum-free Mumbai.

Developers of Four Associations Meet BMC Commissioner, Submit 34-Point Plan to Cut Delays, Lower Costs, and Speed Up Mumbai Homes

Four Mumbai real estate associations met BMC Commissioner to push 34 reforms: update EODB, auto-approvals, lower fees, stable policies—aiming to speed projects and ease homebuying burdens.

35% Green Space Now Mandatory in Mumbai’s SRA Projects

A new government circular mandates that all SRA schemes on reserved land must keep 35% of the total plot area as contiguous, developed public open space with free citizen access. A Special Monitoring Committee has been formed to prevent violations and ensure the developed park is handed over to the local municipality within 90 days of project completion.

🏗 Builders to Pay Corpus First in SRA Projects Before Selling Homes

Maharashtra has tightened rules for SRA projects, requiring developers to deposit the full rehab corpus before selling free-sale flats. The move aims to plug financial gaps, secure slum rehabilitation funds, and speed up redevelopment timelines in Mumbai.

🏢 Developers Get Relief: 120–180 m Towers on Big Plots No Longer Need High-Rise Committee Approval

In a major policy shift, Maharashtra has allowed 120–180 m buildings on plots above 2,000 sq.m to skip High-Rise Committee clearance. Municipal Commissioner can now approve these projects directly — a move expected to speed up redevelopment and reduce delays in Mumbai’s real estate sector.