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Slum Rehabilitation Authority

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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.

Maharashtra Govt Escalates Pressure on SRA: ‘Immediate Action’ Ordered on Chawl First-Floor Regularisation Ahead of BMC Polls

In a sharp November 2025 letter, the Maharashtra government has ordered the Slum Rehabilitation Authority to immediately regularise first-floor tenements in old Mumbai chawls and start issuing rehab flats to long-excluded families. With BMC elections approaching, the Mahayuti alliance is pushing hard to settle a decades-old grievance of lakhs of chawl residents before they go to the polls. Residents and political leaders have welcomed the move, calling it a “historic correction of injustice”.
With blockchain approvals, satellite tracking, and Aadhaar-linked beneficiary systems, Mumbai’s SRA 2.0 is rewriting how slum rehabilitation works — faster, transparent, and data-driven.

SRA Unveils Technology-Driven Reforms to Accelerate Slum Rehabilitation Across Mumbai

With blockchain approvals, satellite tracking, and Aadhaar-linked beneficiary systems, Mumbai’s SRA 2.0 is rewriting how slum rehabilitation works — faster, transparent, and data-driven.
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.
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Exclusive: BMC Seeks Special Planning Authority Status for SRA Projects on Its Land

The BMC has requested Special Planning Authority status for SRA projects on its land, hoping to accelerate redevelopment efforts. However, experts warn that this move could diminish the role of the SRA in managing slum rehabilitation in Mumbai. The proposal awaits discussion once the new state government is formed.
Dharavi, Asia's largest slum

Will BJP’s Continued Rule Accelerate Slum Redevelopment in Mumbai?

With the BJP-led government re-elected in Maharashtra, industry leaders are optimistic that the continuity in leadership will accelerate Mumbai’s slum redevelopment projects. The focus on modernizing infrastructure and addressing the housing shortage is expected to drive significant economic growth and improve the city’s livability.