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MHADA gets power to declare cessed buildings unsafe: What it means for 13,000 old buildings in South & Central Mumbai

July 21, 2026 3:06 pm

A Bill passed by the Maharashtra legislature is set to revive Section 79A of the MHADA Act after years of legal uncertainty. If it becomes law, it could restart the redevelopment of nearly 13,000 old cessed buildings. Here's what changes and what doesn't.

Bombay HC clears way for cluster redevelopment of Bandra Reclamation, Adarsh Nagar MHADA layouts

July 03, 2026 1:44 pm

The Bombay High Court has dismissed housing societies' pleas challenging policy and tender process; Adani Properties had emerged as highest bidder for the projects.

Bandra Reclamation and Worli: Adani, Lodha, JSW Realty to battle it out for redevelopment of MHADA layouts

May 20, 2026 10:03 pm

All the three plots - totalling to an area above 200 acres - are MHADA layouts built over 50 years ago that have seen little to no development over the years, hence have been chosen for redevelopment.

A bridge to nowhere: 10 years after demolition of Hancock Bridge, new structure still incomplete

May 06, 2026 12:05 pm

Mumbai’s key east–west link now runs at half capacity amid delays and soaring costs

‘Offensive religious remarks’: Motilal Nagar residents seek FIR against MHADA V-P

April 21, 2026 2:23 am

Despite the complaint, police confirmed that no FIR has been registered so far. “An inquiry is underway,” officials said.

As per norms, the developer should reserve 20 percent of the built-up area of MHADA affordable housing project for people from EWS and LIG, for which the developer gets an additional 20 percent Floor Space Index (FSI).

17-year wait ends for Patra Chawl residents: Why the Bombay HC ordered a ‘last chance’ to move in

April 06, 2026 5:22 pm

In 2008, the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority had taken up a project to redevelop Patra Chawl in Mumbai’s Goregaon West.

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After HC nudge, Patra Chawl residents agree to take possession of rehab flats

April 03, 2026 12:01 am

Court asks CO of MHADA to decide other disputes

Earlier this month, the court observed that police officers showed “utter disregard to mandate of law”, and disobeyed law regulating investigation procedures, causing “prejudice to complainant and public at large”.

‘Rs 14,000 crore public loss’: Court orders action against ex-DGP, others for MHADA probe failure

March 29, 2026 10:59 pm

The complaint was against CEO of Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) and other officials in June 2016, for allegedly failing to take action against nearly 389 developers, resulting in alleged wrongful loss of Rs 14,000 crore to the public exchequer.