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Slum redevelopment

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In a blow to the original developer, the Bombay High Court has dismissed Sunshine Builders' petition, mandating a ₹125 crore deposit to appeal the DRT's refusal to allow late amendments challenging a 2019 SARFAESI auction. With construction advanced and third-party rights crystallised under Lodha Developers, the court prioritised statutory pre-deposit rules and equities over the builder's claims.

Auction Done, Towers Rising: Court Rejects Builder’s Bid to Bypass ₹125 Crore Deposit

In a blow to the original developer, the Bombay High Court has dismissed Sunshine Builders’ petition, mandating a ₹125 crore deposit to appeal the DRT’s refusal to allow late amendments challenging a 2019 SARFAESI auction. With construction advanced and third-party rights crystallised under Lodha Developers, the court prioritised statutory pre-deposit rules and equities over the builder’s claims.
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.
In a landmark decision, the Bombay High Court has affirmed that once you buy land, get it registered, and take possession after due permissions, no authority can revoke the deal years later over unrelated old agreements – a huge boost for property buyers in Maharashtra.

₹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.
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 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.
Mumbai BJP chief MLA Ameet Satam has called for the extension of the self-redevelopment policy to SRA projects. If approved, the move could speed up redevelopment for 286 slum buildings in Chandivali and benefit lakhs of Mumbaikars.

BJP Wants to Extend the Self-Redevelopment Policy for SRA Too

Mumbai BJP chief MLA Ameet Satam has called for the extension of the self-redevelopment policy to SRA projects. If approved, the move could speed up redevelopment for 286 slum buildings in Chandivali and benefit lakhs of Mumbaikars.