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Maharashtra forms an 11-member panel to audit the 1971 Slum Act and submit recommendations on slum redevelopment within 10 months.

Maharashtra Forms Expert Committee to Audit 1971 Slum Act, Gives 10 Months for Recommendations

Maharashtra forms an 11-member panel to audit the 1971 Slum Act and submit recommendations on slum redevelopment within 10 months.
SRA has initiated land acquisition proceedings for two key Bandra plots previously under HDIL, bringing new hope to stalled slum schemes after the authority removed the HDIL group as developers in January 2025.

HDIL-linked Bandra Slum Redevelopment Projects Gain Fresh Momentum as SRA Initiates Land Acquisition

SRA has initiated land acquisition proceedings for two key Bandra plots previously under HDIL, bringing new hope to stalled slum schemes after the authority removed the HDIL group as developers in January 2025.
In a landmark ruling, the Bombay High Court has cleared the path for the BMC to take direct control of a Malad East slum rehabilitation project, rehabilitating eligible dwellers at its own expense after cancelling a private developer's NOC for non-compliance. The decision prioritizes public amenities on civic land and highlights landowner rights in Mumbai's redevelopment landscape.

Bombay High Court: Slum Occupants Cannot Stall Eviction Over Disputes on Rehab Shop Location

The Bombay High Court has held that slum occupants cannot block eviction proceedings by disputing the location of their rehabilitation premises, ruling that such allotment disputes must be settled separately after vacating.
In a landmark ruling, the Bombay High Court has cleared the path for the BMC to take direct control of a Malad East slum rehabilitation project, rehabilitating eligible dwellers at its own expense after cancelling a private developer's NOC for non-compliance. The decision prioritizes public amenities on civic land and highlights landowner rights in Mumbai's redevelopment landscape.

Transit Rent Default Can Cost Builders Their Personal Assets, Bombay HC Signals in Strong Order

The Bombay High Court has ruled that developers who default on paying transit rent to slum dwellers can now have dues recovered from their personal assets, thanks to the newly inserted Section 33B. Calling for strict implementation, the Court directed SRA to decide transit rent complaints within 15 days and ensure immediate disbursal with interest.
Bombay HC largely upholds award in favour of Goregaon Pearl society against developer, confirms termination and ₹7.08 cr claim, but directs refund of additional FSI purchase costs.

₹12 Lakh for Nearly 1,500 Sq. Mt Land in Goregaon: Bombay High Court Slams SRA’s ‘Draconian’ Land Grab

Offering only ₹12 lakh for 1,500 sq. m in Goregaon, the SRA’s acquisition of private land has been quashed by the Bombay High Court. The ruling exposes the misuse of slum rehabilitation laws and reaffirms landowners’ rights.