Govt Amends GR for GTB Nagar Sion Koliwada Redevelopment; Drops Mandatory Housing Society Resolution Clause

The Maharashtra Government has amended its 2024 GR for the GTB Nagar, Sion Koliwada redevelopment, removing the requirement for a society resolution under the 2019 co-operative department norms. The decision is expected to streamline MHADA’s 25-building project under DCPR 33(9).

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.

Maharashtra Implements ‘SNA-SPARSH’ System for Faster Fund Transfers under PMAY (Urban) and PMAY 2.0

Maharashtra has rolled out the SNA-SPARSH system for PMAY (Urban) and PMAY 2.0, introducing dedicated RBI accounts for real-time and transparent housing fund transfers, marking a major digital reform in scheme implementation.

Maharashtra Govt Sets Up Committee to Resolve Salt Pan Land Legal Disputes for Dharavi Redevelopment

The Maharashtra government has set up a committee to resolve pending court cases over salt pan lands at Kanjurmarg and Bhandup, crucial for the Dharavi Redevelopment Project. The move clears the way for construction of rental and affordable housing for ineligible residents displaced under the scheme. The panel, led by senior officials including the Additional Chief Secretaries of Revenue, Housing, and Urban Development, will guide legal action to unlock 255.9 acres of land approved for transfer by the Centre.