The Maharashtra government has introduced an important change in the way large MHADA colonies in Mumbai will be redeveloped. Under the new decision, MHADA colonies spread across 20 acres or more can now be taken up for integrated and cluster redevelopment without requiring individual consent from every resident. This move is expected to speed up long-pending redevelopment projects and improve living spaces for thousands of families.
These colonies, many built decades ago for middle-income and low-income groups, have old buildings and limited facilities. Redevelopment has often been delayed because collecting individual signatures from each flat owner can take years, by removing this requirement, the government hopes to make the redevelopment process faster and more organised, although individual consent is no longer needed, the policy still requires a formal consent resolution from the main housing society. This ensures that residents have collective representation and can participate in key decisions. The developer will be chosen through a tender process, which aims to keep the procedure transparent and fair.
The policy applies to 56 MHADA colonies in Mumbai and nearby suburbs that meet the 20-acre size rule, for a total of 114 redevelopment layouts, MHADA itself will act as the planning authority. This centralised role is expected to reduce approval delays and improve coordination between departments.
One of the major points highlighted in the policy is that residents will receive larger homes as part of the redevelopment plan, along with this, the new projects will offer better infrastructure, such as upgraded water supply, sewage systems, internal roads and electricity networks. The redevelopment will also include parks, playgrounds, parking areas, community halls, CCTV systems and modern amenities like gyms and swimming pools. These improvements aim to create safer, cleaner and more comfortable living environments for families.
The government believes this decision is justified because the policy offers the highest possible rehabilitation FSI, making it easier to provide more living space to existing residents, many MHADA layouts are old and need major upgrades, so the policy is expected to help rebuild them into modern townships.
However, some residents and housing activists feel that removing individual consent may limit the personal rights of flat owners. They believe that each resident should have the right to approve or reject redevelopment. Despite these concerns, the policy stresses that collective approval from society will still maintain fairness.
This decision follows another recent initiative where the state introduced a redevelopment policy for slum clusters over 50 acres. Together, these steps reflect a larger push toward urban renewal in Mumbai through faster and more structured redevelopment.
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Disclaimer – This article provides general information based on public sources. It does not offer legal or professional advice. Readers should verify details independently before making redevelopment related decisions.
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Hindustan Times
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