Maharashtra Govt Forms Probe Panel Over Illegal Mangrove Constructions in Thane’s Majiwade Area

In a swift response to legislative concerns and High Court directives, the Maharashtra government has constituted a high-level committee to investigate unauthorized constructions in the ecologically sensitive mangrove buffer zone of Majiwade, Thane. The move addresses violations of landmark judicial orders aimed at protecting vital coastal ecosystems.

📰 How Slum Rehabilitation Projects Are Quietly Funding Mumbai’s Transport Future

Mumbai real estate, SRA projects, Urban Transport Fund, Maharashtra Government, Slum Rehabilitation, infrastructure funding, redevelopment policy, Mumbai transport, housing and infrastructure, development charges

Maharashtra Government Fixes Rent Glitch: 1 Sq. Ft. Difference Saves Govt Employees ₹360 Per Month

The Maharashtra Government has stepped in to correct an unexpected anomaly in residential rent charges for employees moving into the new Bandra government complex. Despite having flats that are only 1 square foot (321 sq. ft.) over the lower-rate threshold, employees were facing significantly higher monthly charges. A new Government Resolution, dated October 13, 2025, has fixed the problem, offering retrospective financial relief.

🏗 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.