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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.
Dharavi, Asia's largest slum

Maharashtra Sets Up Special Cell to Fast-Track Dharavi Redevelopment Approvals

Maharashtra has created a Special Cell to fast-track approvals for the 620-acre Dharavi Redevelopment Project impacting nearly 10 lakh people.
“Being the owner gives you preferential rights, but not unlimited time.” In a firm order, SRA removes a private landowner as developer after three years of zero progress on a Lower Parel slum scheme, prioritising slum dwellers’ right to timely rehabilitation.

Dispute Over Society Membership Balloons from 23 to 61 – High Court Refuses to Intervene, Calls It Factual Matter Needing Evidence

The Bombay High Court on March 6, 2026, dismissed a petition alleging a co-op society’s voters’ list ballooned from 23 to 61 members, ruling petitioners ignored the objection remedy and that factual disputes require evidence, not writ jurisdiction.
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.

SRA Tightens Grip on Sale Flats: Mandatory Freezing at IOA Stage to Secure Transit Rent and Slum Dwellers’ Rights

The Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) has issued strict new directions mandating freezing of sale flats at the IOA stage in all redevelopment projects. The move aims to secure transit rent payments, protect slum dwellers’ rights, and prevent premature sale or registration of flats without full rehabilitation compliance.
In a major policy shift, Maharashtra has raised maintenance charges for SRA flats up to ₹3 lakh. The move could impact developers, project viability, and homebuyers.

SRA Confirms: No Policy Yet for First-Floor Tenants of Chawls; No Redevelopment or Surveys Conducted So Far

SRA has officially stated that no policy exists to rehabilitate first-floor residents of pre-1976 authorized chawls, meaning no redevelopment or surveys have been conducted so far. The clarification responds to queries raised by former MP Gopal Shetty and highlights a major policy gap in Mumbai’s housing system.