Govt Approves Land Acquisition for Parel’s K.K. Modi Wani Chawl Redevelopment After 25-Year Delay

The Maharashtra government has invoked Sections 91(A) and 93 of the MHADA Act to acquire the long-stalled K.K. Modi Wani Chawl property in Parel after 25 years of developer inaction, ordering blacklisting and criminal proceedings while empowering MHADA to complete the redevelopment.

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.

Piling Work on Elphinstone Bridge Stalled After Residents Raise Safety Concerns

Piling work on the Elphinstone Bridge redevelopment project was halted after nearly 50 residents protested, citing fear that vibrations could damage their century-old buildings. MMRDA and VJTI experts have now stepped in with real-time vibration monitoring and safety measures to reassure locals.

Tribunal Rules Housing Society Not a Promoter Under RERA

In a landmark order, MREAT has clarified that a housing society redeveloping its property is not a “promoter” under RERA. The ruling could impact thousands of societies undertaking redevelopment across Mumbai and Maharashtra.

Japanese Delegation Explores Housing Redevelopment Ties with MHADA in Mumbai

A Japanese delegation from the Urban Renaissance Agency met with MHADA officials in Mumbai to discuss collaboration on major housing and redevelopment projects, signaling growing India-Japan ties in urban development.