Mhada
Authority to begin work on township next year
The land currently bears reservation which the authorities have to resolve with the state government.
Now, 51 per cent consent needed to redevelop Mhada buildings
The final approval was notified on September 21 by the state.
No records on total land owned in state by Mhada
Mr Samant has given 15 days’ time to the officials to gather data on the land records and present before him.
Out of 15k, Mhada completes construction of 2.5K homes
The officials claim encroachments and court cases as the reason behind the lag.
Societies reap benefits of self-redevelopment
Mhada has so far cleared six proposals: Officials
Fence off Esplanade Mansion, says BMC
States that building is in ruinous conditions, likely to fall.
Mumbai's 150-yr-old Esplanade Mansion is now a monument in shambles
British-era multi-storey, considered first building erected on cast iron pillars, has Grade II-A heritage structure recognition by UNESCO.
Only five proposals for govt’s self-redvpt policy
Scheme seeks to prevent exploitation by realtors.
Mhada in fix over obstinate tenants
There are at least 14,000 dilapidated buildings in the city which fall under the repair board.
Residents want repairs, will not vacate risky structures
The residents have been awaiting a No Objection certificate (NOC) from the BMC to carry out repairs for the past five years.