📰 FSI Beyond 4! Maharashtra Cabinet Approves New Cluster Redevelopment Model for Mumbai Slums

The Maharashtra Cabinet has cleared a new cluster redevelopment scheme for Mumbai slums, allowing FSI beyond 4 to enable vertical growth and faster rehabilitation. Focused on 50+ acre clusters, the policy blends urban planning with flexible development models, potentially transforming the city’s skyline.

📰 BMC Terminates 999-Year Lease of Iconic Worli Property — A Turning Point for Leasehold Lands in Mumbai?

In a rare and significant move, BMC has terminated the 999-year lease of a historic Worli property once housing Flora Chinese Restaurant, after lessees failed to redevelop or pay dues. Backed by High Court orders, the action highlights a new assertive approach to Mumbai’s legacy leasehold lands — with major implications for owners, tenants, and the city’s redevelopment landscape.

Court Refuses to Stall Khernagar Redevelopment

The Bombay High Court has allowed Khernagar Adarsh CHS’s redevelopment to move ahead under Kumar Vibes, rejecting Huges Real Estate’s bid to block the project. The Court held that no concluded contract existed under revised terms and that residents’ right to safe housing outweighed the developer’s profit claims.

MHADA Floats Tender for Kamathipura Redevelopment

MHADA has launched the long-awaited Kamathipura Cluster Redevelopment Project, covering 34 acres in South Mumbai. The plan includes the rehabilitation of over 8,000 tenants and 800 landowners and will transform the area with new housing, commercial spaces, and infrastructure. The initiative, approved under DCPR 2034 Regulation 33(9), aims to create an “Urban Village” with modern living amenities and secure housing for residents.

Mumbai Funnel Zone Redevelopment Eases: Building Height Limit Raised to 18 Metres

The Maharashtra government has raised the maximum permissible height for buildings in the Mumbai Airport funnel zone to 18 meters, easing redevelopment for aging societies and tenanted structures. The move aims to balance aviation safety with urban housing needs.