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HDIL-linked Bandra Slum Redevelopment Projects Gain Fresh Momentum as SRA Initiates Land Acquisition
SRA has initiated land acquisition proceedings for two key Bandra plots previously under HDIL, bringing new hope to stalled slum schemes after the authority removed the HDIL group as developers in January 2025.
Landlord’s Preferential Right Not Unlimited: SRA Removes Landlord as Developer After 3-Year Delay
“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.
Dharavi Redevelopment: Non-Slum Dwellers to Get Minimum 500 Sq Ft Homes Under Major Policy Upgrade
Residents of buildings and chawls in Dharavi will now get a minimum of 500 sq ft rehabilitation units (370 sq ft carpet + 35% fungible) free of cost, up to a maximum of 753 sq ft, under a proposed amendment to development regulations. The change does not apply to slum hutment dwellers.