Mumbai, July 10 (IANS) In a major push to expedite the long-delayed redevelopment of old and dilapidated cessed buildings in Mumbai, the state government has passed an amendment bill to the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Act (MHADA Act). The state legislature approved the bill. This amendment aims to resolve the legal ambiguities that had prompted the Bombay High Court to stay the implementation of Section 79A.Under the new provisions, the controversial term “Competent Authority” has b…
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Mumbai, July 9 (IANS) In a major push to resolve long-standing real estate bottlenecks in Mumbai’s western suburbs, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday directed administrative bodies to fast-track the redevelopment of dilapidated structures that are caught between stringent aviation and defence security guidelines. The directives target structures within the Airport Funnel Zone, covering Santacruz, Vile Parle, and Kurla, as well as buildings within safety perimeters around the Juhu Mili…
Mumbai, July 9 (IANS) Maharashtra Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule on Thursday announced in the Legislative Assembly that the state government will grant full legal protection to all houses (slum structures) built before January 1, 2011, on lands belonging to the state government, forest department, and various central and state government authorities. These residents will be appropriately rehabilitated through the Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA), MHADA, or other housing schemes.The…
Mumbai, July 9 (IANS) Shiv Sena-UBT legislator Ambadas Danve on Thursday launched a fierce attack on the Maharashtra government, alleging that corruption has run rampant across the Revenue and Urban Development departments in the state. Speaking during the discussion on the Last Week Resolution in the State Legislative Council, Danve criticised the state administration, asserting that the government’s claim of ‘zero tolerance’ toward corruption exists only on paper.Danve cornered the state gover…
Mumbai, June 29 (IANS) Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule on Monday announced in the state council that the department has unearthed a massive 13-year-old scam in the Nashik Municipal Corporation area, where housing meant for the economically weaker sections under the Comprehensive Housing Policy was systematically siphoned off. So far, 197 accused have been identified, and First Information Reports (FIRs) have been registered against 104 individuals.Bawankule said that a comprehensive ‘A…
New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) The Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) on Friday unveiled the master plan for the redevelopment of Motilal Nagar 1, 2, and 3 in Goregaon West, marking a major milestone in what is being described as India’s largest urban redevelopment project.Spread across approximately 143 acres in the suburban heart of Mumbai, the project will be executed under the Construction and Development Agency (C&DA) model, with the Adani Group selected as the imp…
Mumbai, March 25 (IANS) Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, replying to the Last Week Resolution in the Legislative Council on Wednesday, said the state government is committed to all-round development, asserting that work is underway across sectors including agriculture, industry, infrastructure, and law and order.Marking the birth centenary of Balasaheb Thackeray, the state government has resolved to make Mumbai and its surrounding areas slum-free. For this, the ‘Hinduhridaysamr…
Mumbai, March 11 (IANS) The Congress Legislative Party Leader, Vijay Wadettiwar, on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on the Maharashtra government, exposing alleged malpractices, rising corruption, and administrative chaos within the Revenue, School Education, Medical Education, and Forest departments. During departmental budget discussions, Wadettiwar accused the administration of ignoring public interest, shielding corrupt officials, and failing to address critical issues ranging from …