🏗️ Bombay High Court Quashes SRA Land Acquisition in Mumbai, Upholds Landowner’s Preferential Right for Redevelopment

The Bombay High Court quashed the SRA’s 2015 acquisition of Bhandup land, declaring it illegal for bypassing the landowners’ preferential right to redevelop. The ruling reinforces that issuing a Section 13 notice is a must before any acquisition — a major victory for landowners across Mumbai.

Bombay HC Dismisses Suit Blocking Gamdevi Building’s Redevelopment, Says, Case Filed 20 Years Too Late

The Bombay High Court dismissed a 20-year-old suit by heirs opposing the redevelopment of Mantri Building at Gamdevi, calling it a “hopelessly time-barred” case meant to block progress. The ruling reinforces the rights of majority apartment owners to proceed with redevelopment.

🏗 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.