Tag: Mumbai redevelopment

BMC Eyes Mulund Land for Dharavi Redevelopment

July 29, 2026

Mumbai’s ambitious Dharavi Redevelopment Project (DRP) has moved a step closer to securing crucial infrastructure support, with the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) proposing to lease 15 acres of reclaimed land at the Mulund dumping ground. The land is intended to facilitate construction-related activities for one of the country’s largest urban redevelopment initiatives while also generating […]

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Dharavi Redevelopment to Shape Mumbai’s Next Phase of Urban Growth

July 20, 2026

Mumbai Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has announced a series of major urban renewal and housing initiatives, with the Dharavi Redevelopment Project emerging as the centrepiece of the state’s redevelopment agenda. Envisioned as an economic transformation programme as much as a housing initiative, the project aims to modernise infrastructure, strengthen connectivity and generate employment opportunities. The […]

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ITAT Ruling Brings Tax Clarity to Redevelopment Rights Transfers

July 17, 2026

A recent ruling by the Mumbai Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) has provided significant clarity for property owners participating in redevelopment projects. The tribunal has held that compensation received from the transfer of redevelopment rights should be treated as ‘capital gains’ and not as ‘income from other sources’, potentially impacting thousands of redevelopment agreements across […]

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MHADA’s Section 79A Revival: A Critical Step Towards Safer Housing

July 15, 2026

Mumbai’s redevelopment landscape could witness a major transformation after the Maharashtra Legislature approved amendments to the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) Act, reviving the implementation of Section 79A. Having received approval from both Houses of the State Legislature, the amendment now awaits the Governor’s assent. The move is significant because it seeks to […]

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SRA tightens scrutiny on rehab buildings without OC

May 27, 2026

Mumbai’s Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) has launched a major enforcement drive against rehabilitation buildings functioning without Occupancy Certificates (OC), exposing a serious compliance gap within the city’s redevelopment sector. As per SRA data, 219 rehabilitation buildings spread across Mumbai’s 24 administrative wards have been handed over to eligible slum residents despite lacking mandatory Occupancy Certificates. […]

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Salt Pan Redevelopment Plan Sparks Fresh Debate in Mumbai

May 26, 2026

Mumbai’s redevelopment landscape is witnessing another major transformation as Navbharat Mega Developers Private Limited has submitted a proposal for the development of Mulund, Bhandup and Kanjurmarg salt pan lands under the Dharavi Redevelopment Project (DRP). The proposal introduces a combination of rehabilitation housing, free-sale residential towers and commercial development, triggering discussions around urban expansion, infrastructure […]

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MHADA Begins Allotment of 827 Rehab Homes in Worli BDD Redevelopment Project

May 22, 2026

Mumbai’s massive BDD Chawl redevelopment journey has entered a crucial phase as MHADA officially commenced the allotment of 827 rehabilitation homes at the Worli BDD Chawl project — marking visible progress in one of the city’s most closely watched urban transformation initiatives. The allotment process currently covers eligible residents from wings F, G and H […]

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Bombay HC draws line on delayed NOC demands near defence zones

May 9, 2026

In a significant ruling for Mumbai’s redevelopment and regulatory framework, the Bombay High Court has clarified that authorities cannot insist on a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from defence establishments at the final stages of construction after projects have already progressed with sanctioned approvals. The judgment is expected to have wider implications for redevelopment projects located […]

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Narrow Roads, Taller Ambitions

May 1, 2026

Mumbai’s redevelopment story is entering a decisive phase, where long-standing physical constraints are being redefined by policy intent. The civic body’s move to relax building height restrictions linked to road width under DCPR 2034 is not just a regulatory adjustment—it is a strategic shift that could reshape how the city grows, rebuilds, and utilises its […]

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