🏗 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.

📰 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.

MHADA Eases Premium Payment Norms for Redevelopment Projects

MHADA has eased premium payment rules for redevelopment under Regulation 33(5), allowing payments in 5–6 installments depending on plot size. The move aligns with MCGM norms, reduces financial pressure, and aims to accelerate redevelopment of MHADA layouts.