The directive is part of SRA Circular No. 238, dated 18 February 2026, issued by the Engineering Department of the Slum Rehabilitation Authority, Brihanmumbai. The circular enforces the full implementation of Maharashtra’s Comprehensive Senior Citizens Policy 2013 in every slum redevelopment project across the city.

This move follows strong observations by the Bombay High Court in writ petitions No. 2586/2024 and 37903/2025, where the court highlighted the difficulties faced by elderly people due to long delays and lack of basic facilities in ongoing slum redevelopment schemes. In response, the Maharashtra Housing Department issued instructions in December 2025, prompting SRA to issue this detailed circular.

The circular makes it compulsory for SRA officers to prominently mention compliance with the senior citizens policy in every Letter of Intent (LOI) or offer letter given to developers. Builders and societies ignoring these guidelines can now face strict action, including possible cancellation of their project appointment.

Key Guidelines for Senior Citizens in SRA Redevelopment Projects

The circular lays down comprehensive elderly-friendly standards that every slum redevelopment project must follow:

Building Design and Accessibility

• Barrier-free entrances with wheelchair-friendly ramps, anti-skid flooring, and sturdy handrails.
• Lower-height stairs to reduce the risk of falls.
• Wheelchair-accessible lifts on all floors with Braille buttons, audio announcements, and generator backup during power failures.
• Wider doors, obstacle-free corridors inside flats, and senior-friendly bathrooms equipped with anti-skid tiles and grab bars.

Safety and Security

• Round-the-clock (24×7) security guards, intercom facility at entrances, and CCTV cameras at key locations.
• Emergency panic buttons or alarms in homes and common areas.
• Proper fire alarm systems, extinguishers, and clearly marked emergency exit routes.

Health, Recreation and Daily Facilities

• On-call doctor services, first-aid kits, and preferably a dedicated primary health room.
• Contact numbers of ambulances and nearby government and private hospitals must be displayed.
• Adequate open green spaces, safe walking tracks, shaded benches, and areas for yoga and light exercise.
• Community hall, indoor games room, TV room, and reading room to promote social interaction among seniors.
• Regular cleaning, effective waste management, and reliable water and electricity backup.

Priority Flat Allotment Senior citizens aged 60 years and above who request it must be allotted flats on the ground floor or first floor, or in locations closest to the lift. Special preference will also be given to disabled seniors or those suffering from serious illnesses. This provision applies even if lifts are available in the building.

Grievance Redressal Committee Formed

To ensure quick resolution of complaints related to redevelopment of buildings with a large number of elderly residents, SRA has constituted a dedicated three-member committee (via office order dated 15 December 2025):

• Chairman: Shri Dinesh Mahajan, Executive Engineer
• Member: Shri Balasaheb Tidke, Deputy Collector, Eastern Suburbs (Special Cell)
• Member Secretary: Smt. Sandhya Bavanakule, Assistant Registrar

This committee will function as the nodal grievance redressal authority for all senior citizen-related issues in SRA projects.

Post-Rehabilitation Monitoring

After project completion, every redevelopment scheme must form a monitoring committee consisting of the architect, the developer, two senior citizen representatives from the housing society, and an SRA officer. This committee is required to meet at least once every month to review whether all promised facilities are functioning properly and to address any ongoing concerns of elderly residents.

Senior citizens must also be given representation on the housing society’s managing committee so their voice is heard in decision-making.

SRA has directed all its departments, competent authorities (Levels 1 to 10), and zonal offices to strictly implement these guidelines and submit periodic compliance reports to the state government and the Chief Executive Officer of SRA.

This circular is expected to bring meaningful relief to thousands of senior citizens living in Mumbai’s slums who have been waiting for years in unsafe conditions. It marks a clear shift towards making slum redevelopment more humane and inclusive for the city’s elderly population.

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The project, spread across several CTS numbers near the Western Express Highway, involves redeveloping the area with M/s. Indu Construction as the developer. Hundreds of families and shop owners have been waiting for years for their new homes and shops under the slum rehabilitation scheme.

The main issue? Under SRA rules, every eligible shopkeeper gets up to 225 square feet (about 20.90 sq. m.) of new commercial space completely free as part of the rehabilitation. But if someone originally had a larger shop, they have the legal right to buy the extra area (up to their old size). The rule says this extra space must be sold at a preferential (favourable) rate based on the project’s free-sale commercial portion – not at sky-high market prices.

Back in September 2024, an SRA officer had already ruled that the developer must sell this extra area fairly and sign proper agreements with each shopkeeper. Most of the 25 affected shopkeepers (around 19) agreed peacefully with the developer last year and settled for ₹21,000 per square foot for their extra space. They even signed consent papers in August 2025 and dropped their complaints.

However, six shopkeepers held out, saying the developer was demanding much higher rates – up to ₹35,000 per sq. ft. on the ground floor and ₹55,000 on the first floor. They approached the Bombay High Court, which in July 2025 directed the SRA’s Chief Executive Officer to hear everyone and decide fairly.

After a detailed hearing on November 25, 2025 (with lawyers for the shopkeepers, the developer, and the society), CEO Dr. Mahendra Kalyankar issued the order on January 8, 2026.

Key points from the order that matter to you:

• The six remaining shopkeepers (and any similar cases) do have the right to buy their extra space beyond 225 sq. ft.
• The rate must be fair – the lower of:
  • The actual market rate for similar commercial spaces in the Goregaon area/project, or
  • ₹21,000 per sq. ft. (the same rate the majority already happily accepted).
• The developer must now quickly prepare, sign, and register individual Permanent Alternate Accommodation Agreements (PAAA) with these six shopkeepers at this fair rate. Just depositing drafts earlier doesn’t count – proper legal registration is required.
• The housing society’s objections to giving extra space were rejected – the law clearly allows it.
• An old SRA circular (No.70) that some wanted to use for even lower rates does not apply here, as this is a standard eligible commercial slum case under main redevelopment rules.

This decision brings relief to the hold-out shopkeepers, who can now get their extra space without paying exorbitant amounts. It also helps the overall project move forward, benefiting the 689 slum dwellers in the scheme who have been affected by delays.

For other SRA projects across Mumbai: This order shows that SRA listens when shopkeepers raise genuine issues about fair pricing. If you’re in a similar situation – fighting over extra commercial area, high rates, or delayed agreements – keep records of your original shop size (from Annexure-II or surveys), gather evidence of what others in your project paid, and approach SRA or the courts if needed. Majority agreements (like the ₹21,000 here) often become a strong benchmark for fairness.

The full order is available through SRA records (reference: SRA/CEO/H.C. Dir./Aman Shanti SRA CHS Ltd./02/2026). Affected parties can contact SRA’s Bandra office for more details.

This ruling is a reminder: In slum rehabilitation, the law protects both residents’ rights and the project’s progress – and fair negotiation often wins the day.

Also Read: Expired Leases, Encroachments and Redevelopment: Bombay High Court Limits Rehabilitation Rights in Bandra Government Colony Case

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The order, issued on 8 January 2026 (SRAEDIOW/118), reiterates and consolidates earlier directions under SRA Circular Nos. 209, 210 and 231, and comes in compliance with repeated observations of the Bombay High Court regarding misuse of sale components by developers and non-payment of transit rent to slum dwellers.

Why the order matters

SRA has observed that in several redevelopment projects, developers monetize sale flats early while transit rent liabilities, PAP (Project Affected Persons) and PTC (Project Tenant/Commercial) obligations remain unsecured, leading to hardship for eligible slum dwellers.

To address this, the Engineering Department has now been directed to ensure that sale components are frozen upfront, treated as security, and clearly disclosed to regulatory authorities.

Key directions under the new order

1. Mandatory freezing of sale flats at IOA / LOI stage

At the time of issuing:

• IOA or Amended IOA
• LOI or Revised LOI

the concerned Executive Engineer (EE) must:

• Calculate the developer’s transit rent liability for at least three years, considering:
  • Number of eligible slum dwellers
  • Monthly transit rent
  • Annual increment
• Based on this liability and Ready Reckoner valuation, identify specific sale flats or sale area, generally from lower floors, to be frozen as security.

The frozen flats must be:

• Clearly marked on approved plans
• Specifically mentioned as a condition in the IOA / LOI

2. Absolute restriction on sale, mortgage or transfer

Developers must submit a written undertaking/affidavit stating that frozen flats:

• Shall not be sold, transferred, mortgaged or encumbered
• Will remain frozen until:
  • Rehabilitation is completed
  • Permanent accommodation is allotted to all eligible slum dwellers
  • Entire transit rent and allied dues are fully paid

This obligation is in addition to existing requirements under SRA Circular No. 210.

3. Mandatory intimation to MAHARERA and Registration Authorities

In line with SRA Circular No. 209, SRA engineers must now formally communicate PAP, PTC and frozen-flat details to statutory authorities.

A certified copy of:

• Approved plans
• IOA / LOI
• Covering letter detailing:
  • PAP and PTC availability (wing-wise / building-wise)
  • List of frozen sale flats

must be forwarded to:

• Inspector General of Registration & Controller of Stamps, Maharashtra
• Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority (MAHARERA)

The communication must clearly state that:

The identified flats are frozen under SRA directions and cannot be registered, sold, or shown as free-sale inventory until written clearance is issued by SRA.

4. Defreezing only after full compliance

Defreezing of sale flats will be permitted strictly as per SRA Circular No. 231, and only after:

• Completion of rehabilitation
• Allotment of permanent accommodation
• Full payment of transit rent and allied dues

Even then:

• Approved plans must be amended
• Prior approval of the Deputy Chief Engineer, SRA is mandatory
• Fresh intimation must again be sent to Registration Authorities and MAHARERA

Applicability

The order applies to:

• All ongoing Slum Rehabilitation Schemes
• All future SR projects

SRA officials have been directed to maintain proper records of computation, freezing and regulatory communication, making non-compliance attributable to individual officers.

Why this is a game-changer

This order significantly curtails the long-standing practice where developers sell flats without securing slum dwellers’ entitlements. By linking sale permissions directly to transit rent security, and by placing MAHARERA and registration authorities on notice, SRA has created a strong enforcement mechanism.

For homebuyers, it also serves as a warning: sale flats shown without SRA clearance may be legally frozen, even if marketed.

Bottom line

No security for slum dwellers, no sale flats for developers.
With this order, SRA has sent a clear message that rehabilitation obligations take precedence over monetisation.

Also Read: Need for immediate changes to DC Rules: Hafeez Contractor

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The move follows approval by the state cabinet and Chief Minister on October 14, 2025, and the official government order issued by Chandrashekhar Taware, Deputy Secretary, Housing Department, on November 13, 2025.

A Step Toward a Slum-Free Mumbai

The new scheme aims to bring all contiguous slum areas exceeding 50 acres under a single redevelopment plan, thereby addressing fragmented and delayed rehabilitation efforts that have plagued Mumbai’s slum redevelopment model for years.

According to the government resolution, these clusters may include slum pockets, old chawls, unsafe tenanted buildings, and even government or institutional lands — without restrictions on land ownership type.

SRA to Act as Nodal Agency

The Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA), Mumbai, will serve as the nodal agency for identifying, demarcating, and executing cluster projects.
Each cluster must have at least 51% slum occupation within the total area.

Once the cluster is approved, no separate NOC (No Objection Certificate) will be required from land-owning authorities, significantly cutting red tape and accelerating project initiation.

High-Power Committee to Vet Projects

A High-Power Committee (HPC) will vet and approve proposed clusters before they are sanctioned under Section 3K of the Maharashtra Slum Areas (Improvement, Clearance and Redevelopment) Act, 1971.

Committee Composition:

• Additional Chief Secretary / Principal Secretary (Housing) – Chairperson
• Additional Chief Secretary / Principal Secretary (Urban Development-I) – Member
• Commissioner, BMC – Member
• CEO, SRA – Member Secretary
• Representative of concerned land-owning authority – Member

Phase-Wise Redevelopment and Tenant Protections

The scheme allows phase-wise redevelopment, ensuring that rehabilitation, rent payment, and construction progress occur simultaneously.
Developers will be required to provide rent compensation with post-dated cheques to eligible slum dwellers during construction.

Every rehabilitation building must include a Community Hall of 2% built-up area or 200 sq. ft. per building, whichever is higher, while at least 12% of total slum area must be kept as open space — reducible to 8% in constrained plots with HPC approval.

Inclusion of CRZ and Non-Slum Structures

In a notable inclusion, slums in Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ-I and CRZ-II) will also be eligible for redevelopment under this scheme, subject to environmental clearance.
Rehabilitation may take place in-situ or within a 5 km radius.

The cluster may also include non-slum structures like industrial or commercial units. Such structures can be redeveloped proportionately, and private developers can be appointed through joint ventures, tenders, or direct nomination if they already control over 40% of the land in the cluster.

Flexibility for Landowners and Government Lands

Private landowners may voluntarily join the scheme and will receive compensatory FSI or TDR in return.
If they refuse participation, land acquisition under the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013 can be undertaken, with costs borne by the developer.

Government and institutional leasehold lands will automatically be included, ensuring rehabilitation for lessees and occupants.

FSI and Development Incentives

Developers will receive global FSI on a pro-rata basis depending on project composition.
Additional saleable FSI may be granted for constructing extra tenements for Project Affected Persons (PAPs).

If reserved plots are utilized for redevelopment, the landowner will be compensated with 4 FSI as TDR or equivalent in-situ FSI as per SRA rules.

Implementation and Oversight

All cluster projects will undergo phase-wise scrutiny by the HPC, and the SRA CEO will have powers to levy penalties for project delays.
The state government will amend DCPR 2034 regulations as required to integrate this new framework.

A Systemic Reform for Mumbai’s Urban Landscape

Officials said the new framework is expected to replace fragmented SRA projects with integrated urban redevelopment, helping prevent project delays and ensuring livable, planned communities.

“This is the most ambitious step in three decades of slum rehabilitation policy,” said a senior housing department official. “By focusing on large clusters, the scheme ensures faster clearance of unsafe zones and better infrastructure outcomes.”

Also Read: Supreme Court Clears Redevelopment of Bharat Nagar Slum in Bandra

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More than 50% of Mumbai’s population continues to live in slums or unstructured housing — a reality that defines both the city’s urban challenge and its development potential. The Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA), established to transform this landscape, has now launched a technology-driven reform agenda aimed at fast-tracking redevelopment projects, improving transparency, and restoring confidence among developers and slum dwellers alike.

According to official estimates, Mumbai has more than 2,000 notified slum clusters spread across nearly 9,000 acres, with over 10 lakh slum structures. The scale and complexity of rehabilitation make this digital transformation a major step toward creating a slum-free Mumbai.

Tech-powered transformation of SRA

Under the leadership of Dr. Mahendra Kalyankar, CEO of SRA, the authority unveiled a series of digital initiatives designed to make project approvals faster, transparent, and data-secure.

Among the highlights:

• A Standardisation Testing and Quality Certification (STQC)-approved multilingual website, accessible in over 25 languages, for easier access to information.
• An integrated online module with multiple access layers for different users — officers, architects, developers, and the general public — ensuring accountability.
• Blockchain technology to store and secure approval records, making tampering nearly impossible.
• Chatbots and digital dashboards to help slum residents and developers track applications in real time.
• A goal to map every slum structure in Mumbai by end-2025, creating a unified digital database.

Dr. Kalyankar said his team is also implementing Auto-DCR (Digital Construction Permissions) and time-bound eviction programs to remove non-cooperative structures within 45 days. “We are driven by one mission — to make Mumbai slum-free through transparency, technology, and teamwork,” he said.

Developer bodies surprised by SRA’s digital strides

The meeting, attended by senior representatives from CREDAI-MCHI, NAREDCO, BDA, and PEATA, began as a request for “ease of doing business” but turned into what several termed “a pleasant surprise.”

Sukhraj Nahar, President, CREDAI-MCHI, said:

“My company had never ventured into slum rehabilitation projects before, largely because of doubts about their viability. But after today’s presentation, I have a completely different perspective. The level of digitisation and the positive, development-oriented approach of SRA have created the right environment for slum redevelopment to succeed.”

Rushi Mehta, Secretary, CREDAI-MCHI, called the data-integration plan “a game changer.”

“By collating Aadhaar, PAN, electoral rolls, and electricity bills under one software, SRA can now generate Annexure-2 approvals in a single click — a process that earlier took 6 to 9 months. Linking Aadhaar to each family’s permanent home ensures only genuine beneficiaries receive homes and prevents multiple claims,” he said.

Rajan Bandelkar, Vice Chairman, NAREDCO, praised the SRA’s proactive approach:

“Under Dr. Mahendra Kalyankar’s leadership, the SRA is setting a new benchmark in governance and efficiency. These advanced digital systems will accelerate project approvals and restore developers’ confidence in slum rehabilitation schemes. With renewed momentum and accountability, Mumbai can truly move toward a slum-free future.”

Abhay Chandak, Vice President, NAREDCO Maharashtra, commended the new SOPs that allow demolition of non-cooperative structures within 45 days.

“In Worli, around 1,000 illegal structures were cleared within a month — actual demolition in just three days. This shows SRA’s renewed determination to create an environment where developers can execute projects without obstruction,” he said.

Vikram Mehta, President, Builders’ Association of India (BDA), said that the reforms also tackle new encroachments:

“It’s equally important to stop new slum constructions as it is to rehabilitate existing ones. The new encroachment-tracking cell uses satellite data to detect and flag new structures for immediate action. That’s a huge leap forward.”

Why these reforms matter

• For slum residents: Faster, more transparent approvals mean quicker movement from unsafe informal settlements to formal homes. Linking data ensures fairness and prevents fraud.
• For developers: The new digital ecosystem cuts paperwork, increases predictability, and reduces risk — encouraging more developers to take up rehabilitation projects.
• For Mumbai: Clearing and rebuilding slum clusters will improve infrastructure, reduce disaster risk, and bring large swathes of urban land into productive use.

Dr. Kalyankar emphasized that the reforms are not just about technology but about trust.

“SRA 2.0 is about speed, transparency, and accountability. We want every slum dweller to feel that their home, dignity, and future are at the heart of what we do,” he said.

Toward a slum-free Mumbai

For years, the SRA has faced criticism over slow progress — only a fraction of approved schemes have reached completion. But with the integration of digital processes, real-time monitoring, and strict timelines, stakeholders believe this could mark a genuine turning point.

The collaboration between SRA and major real-estate bodies signals a shared intent to transform the slum landscape of Mumbai into a more equitable, sustainable, and efficient urban environment. As NAREDCO’s Rajan Bandelkar summed it up — “With this digital leap, we are not just building houses; we are rebuilding trust.”

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Mumbai’s Slum Rehab Ecosystem by the Numbers

• 2.79 lakh+ rehabilitation flats have received occupancy certificates.
• 3.36 lakh+ rehabilitation flats are currently under construction.
• ₹982.07 crore+ collected as rent from developers.
• ₹701.75 crore+ disbursed as rent to slum dwellers.

The data reflects the SRA’s expanding administrative and financial role in ensuring that those displaced during slum redevelopment projects are compensated promptly — at least on paper.

Government’s Crackdown: No Escape for Defaulting Developers

Earlier this year, the Maharashtra government empowered the SRA to recover unpaid rent and dues from developers by treating them as arrears of land revenue.
This means the Authority can now attach or sell properties, freeze bank accounts, or recover money directly from defaulting developers and their associates — a first for the city’s slum redevelopment regime.

The rule change comes amid growing frustration among slum residents who often go months, or even years, without receiving promised transit rent while their rehabilitation homes remain incomplete.

Developers Under Pressure

Developers are now required to:

• Deposit advance rent (up to two years) before getting project permissions.
• Submit post-dated cheques for the remaining rent duration.
• Maintain strict financial compliance with SRA’s updated monitoring framework.

Failure to comply could now result in immediate recovery actions — a move expected to curb the long-standing issue of stalled projects and unpaid compensation.

Why These Numbers Matter

1. For Slum Dwellers:
   The ₹701 crore disbursed shows that at least some projects are delivering rent relief. However, the gap between collections and disbursements also indicates delays and pending cases.
2. For Developers:
   With the SRA now armed with legal powers, non-compliance could mean frozen assets, stalled projects, and reputational damage.
3. For Investors:
   The data signals that the slum redevelopment segment — once considered high-risk — is becoming more regulated and transparent, though stricter enforcement may slow down weaker developers.

A System Under Transformation

For decades, slum rehabilitation in Mumbai has struggled with delays, rent disputes, and abandoned projects.
Now, the combination of data transparency and legal enforcement could mark a turning point — one where developers can no longer default, and slum residents finally gain some protection against years of displacement.

The ₹700 crore milestone isn’t just about disbursed rent — it’s a signal that Mumbai’s most complex housing system is finally being held accountable.

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In a landmark decision that could reshape Mumbai’s skyline, the Maharashtra state cabinet on Tuesday approved a new Slum Cluster Redevelopment Scheme under the Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA). The policy allows construction beyond the current 4.0 Floor Space Index (FSI) cap in specific cases — a move expected to enable taller buildings and faster rehabilitation of slum dwellers across the city.

The decision, taken in a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, targets large slum-dominated land parcels on public, semi-government and private lands, aiming for redevelopment through a single, integrated planning framework.

Clusters of 50+ acres to be taken up under SRA

The scheme focuses on creating large redevelopment clusters, each at least 50 acres of contiguous land, with more than 51% area covered by slums.

The Slum Rehabilitation Authority will serve as the nodal agency, identifying eligible clusters and forwarding them to a High-Level Committee headed by the Additional Chief Secretary (Housing) for scrutiny. Final approval will come from the state government.

Unlike fragmented SRA schemes, this approach seeks to rebuild entire localities with modern infrastructure and integrated civic facilities.

Beyond 4 FSI: Extra development potential for rehabilitation

The most significant element of the scheme is that construction beyond 4.0 FSI will be permitted wherever required to accommodate rehabilitation of slums that cannot be redeveloped on-site, or to house Project Affected Persons (PAPs).

This additional FSI will be treated as an incentive under Regulation 33(10) of the Development Control and Promotion Regulations (DCPR) 2034, and can only be used for rehabilitation purposes, not for commercial exploitation.

This move could significantly increase vertical development in Mumbai, especially in large clusters where additional space is needed to resettle thousands of slum dwellers.

Multiple implementation models: JV, tenders, or single developer

The government has outlined three routes for implementing the scheme:

1. Joint Venture (JV) with a government agency,
2. Tendering process to appoint a private developer, or
3. Direct development by a single developer owning more than 40% of the cluster land, subject to state approval.

This flexibility is intended to speed up redevelopment while maintaining accountability.

Private and central government lands included

The scheme also brings central government lands into its fold, provided relevant agencies grant consent. Many slum pockets in Mumbai sit on such lands, making this a critical inclusion.

For private landowners, the government will offer compensation akin to the Town Planning Scheme (TPS) model — typically 50% of the land value in the form of developed plots with equivalent FSI. If owners decline, land can be acquired under the Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act (LARR), 2013, with costs borne by the developer.

CRZ slums to be relocated, land freed for public use and sale

Special provisions have been made for Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) I and II areas, where slums will be integrated into the cluster and rehabilitated elsewhere within it.

• CRZ I lands vacated will be used to create mandatory public amenities.
• CRZ II lands vacated will allow developers to build sale components as per regulations.

DCPR synergy: Tenants to get maximum benefits

Buildings within the cluster that are eligible for redevelopment under other DCPR provisions — such as 33(7), 33(5), or 33(9) — will get the higher of the two benefits: either the benefit under 33(10) or that under the applicable regulation.

This ensures that tenants and occupants are not disadvantaged by being part of a cluster scheme.

Integrated urban planning, not piecemeal projects

Mumbai has long suffered from fragmented redevelopment, with small, isolated SRA projects often unable to support adequate infrastructure. This new cluster-based model integrates:

• Slums,
• Old and dilapidated buildings,
• Tenanted structures, and
• Underutilized open plots

into a single urban planning framework. This approach is expected to improve infrastructure delivery, urban design, and living conditions for lakhs of residents.

A potential game changer for Mumbai

Experts believe this policy could accelerate slum rehabilitation and unlock large land parcels, while enabling taller, more efficient buildings that accommodate both rehabilitation and sale components.

By allowing FSI beyond 4, the state has provided a crucial planning lever to make large-scale redevelopment financially viable for developers while ensuring adequate rehabilitation stock for the city’s slum population.

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