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6 Parsi families asked to leave community housing
By Yesha Kotak, Mumbai
UPDATED ON JAN 02, 2020 11:50 PM IST
More compensation for landlords of cessed, non-cessed buildings
By Surendra P Gangan | Mumbai
UPDATED ON AUG 20, 2019 06:24 AM IST
After the collapse of Kesarbai building in Dongri last month, which killed 13 people, chief minister Devendra Fadnavis had announced the government would tweak the Mhada Act empowering it to make compulsory acquisition of cessed and non-cessed buildings.
Cops book trustees, civic staff and contractors in Dongri building collapse in Mumbai
By Faisal Tandel | Hindustan Times, Mumbai
UPDATED ON JUL 24, 2019 12:18 AM IST
During investigation, the police learnt that the 100-year-old building had trustees and a contractor had carried out construction and repair work
The challenge of rebuilding this crumbling city
By Shailesh Gaikwad | Hindustan Times, Mumbai
PUBLISHED ON JUL 23, 2019 01:12 AM IST
The Kesarbai building collapse has highlighted the long-pending problem of redevelopment of old, dilapidated buildings, especially in the island city.
Mumbai building collapse: Remaining portion of structure set to be demolished
By Mehul R Thakkar | Hindustan Times, Mumbai
UPDATED ON JUL 21, 2019 12:54 AM IST
As part of the plan, residents living in the nearby buildings may have to vacate their homes while the demolition is carried out
After Dongri crash, Mhada vacates 3 bldgs, Mumbai civic body sends 20 notices in 2 days
By Eeshanpriya M S, Mumbai
UPDATED ON JUL 19, 2019 01:24 AM IST
In 2019, BMC’s B ward has sent notices to 450 old buildings in the Dongri, Pydhonie, Bhendi Bazaar area.
After Mumbai building collapse, BMC to help vacate dangerous Mhada houses
By Eeshanpriya MS and Steffy Thevar | Hindustan Times
UPDATED ON JUL 18, 2019 04:51 PM IST
The BMC will also write to Mhada asking for an update on the list of C1 category (unfit for habitation) buildings, and action taken.
jToddler wrapped in cloth rescued from Mumbai building debris
By Indo Asian News Service | Mumbai
UPDATED ON JUN 01, 2020 08:44 PM IST
Mumbai’s Dongri building collapse: The building, which belongs to the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority, also housed a catering business on the ground floor, they said.
‘Will take action,’ says Maharashtra housing board chief on Mumbai building collapse
By Press Trust of India | Mumbai
UPDATED ON JUN 01, 2020 08:49 PM IST
Mumbai’s Dongri building collapse: MHADA Chairman Uday Samant said the building, located in Dongri area, was under their jurisdiction but given to a private builder for re-development.
‘Structures at 5 locations along CR dangerous’ Central Railway informs BMC
By Aroosa Ahmed | Hindustan Times, Mumbai
UPDATED ON JUN 24, 2019 03:48 AM IST
In a letter to the BMC, the CR had asked the civic body to conduct a structural audit of all the structures and demolish the ones that are beyond repair.
Repair, don’t demolish Esplanade Mansion, says heritage committee
By Mehul R Thakkar | Hindustan Times, Mumbai
UPDATED ON JUN 13, 2019 12:50 PM IST
In a meeting held on Wednesday, the MHCC unanimously decided that considering the uniqueness of the structure, an effort should be made to restore it by repairing rather than going for demolition.
MHADA declares 14,207 South Mumbai buildings dilapidated, but tenants unwilling to shift
By Naresh Kamath | Hindustan Times, Mumbai
UPDATED ON JUN 06, 2019 08:25 AM IST
Anand Jetha (name changed), 64, who has seen three generations of his family live in a 100 square-feet house in Kamathipura 4th lane, said shifting to a transit accommodation was not an option.
Mhada to break open locks on 64 premises in Esplanade Mansion
By HT Correspondent | Hindustan Times, Mumbai
UPDATED ON JUN 05, 2019 05:21 AM IST
Lad told the court that no person currently occupies any premises in the dilapidated Grade 2A heritage structure.
South Mumbai has 23 ‘extremely dangerous’ buildings
By HT Correspondent | Hindustan Times, Mumbai
UPDATED ON JUN 05, 2019 08:27 AM IST
The number of such buildings identified by Mhada has risen significantly this year. In 2018, the authority had declared seven structures as “extremely dangerous”; in 2017 and 2016, it was nine and 11 buildings.
Esplanade Mansion repair: Mhada seeks heritage panel’s say
By Mehul R Thakkar | Hindustan Times, Mumbai
UPDATED ON JUN 04, 2019 05:03 AM IST
A technical expert committee from the Indian Institute of Technology-Bombay (IIT-B) had recently declared the building unsafe for use.
217 win Mhada homes in Mumbai
By HT Correspondent | Hindustan Times, Mumbai
UPDATED ON JUN 03, 2019 04:51 AM IST
Nashik resident Ganesh Khairnar was however, among the lucky winners. “I was successful in my maiden attempt,” he said.
Where should we go after vacating Esplanade Mansion, tenants ask
By Mehul R Thakkar | Hindustan Times, Mumbai
UPDATED ON JUN 03, 2019 03:59 AM IST
The Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (Mhada) is currently carrying out a vacating exercise after the heritage structure was found unsafe for use, but the tenants say they have not been provided an alternate like a transit camp for temporary use in case they have to make an emergency evacuation.
Man promises Mhada flat, cheats two of Rs 41 lakh
By HT Correspondent | Mumbai
PUBLISHED ON APR 12, 2019 06:31 AM IST
The first information report (FIR) was registered based on the complaint of Vikhroli resident, E M Raiborde, 50. According to the complaint, Raiborde paid Rs 29.18 lakh while his friend paid Rs 12.50 lakh to the accused since February 3, 2016.
3 rescued from septic tank in Mumbai’s Chembur; search on for more
UPDATED ON APR 03, 2019 03:56 PM IST
The three fell reportedly after a truck ran over the septic tank and broke its cover, said officials from the BMC’s disaster management cell.
Mhada will now give NOC for redevelopment in 90 days
By Naresh Kamath | Hindustan Times
UPDATED ON JAN 03, 2019 01:04 AM IST
Officials say move will reduce corruption and speed up pending projects
Mhada to float tenders to redevelop Motilal Nagar
By Naresh Kamath | Hindustan Times, Mumbai
UPDATED ON DEC 20, 2018 11:14 PM IST
The project involves the rehabilitation of 3,628 families into bigger houses and will also generate approximately 18,000 affordable homes
79 applicants for ₹5 crore MHADA flats in South Mumbai
By Naresh Kamath | Hindustan Times, Mumbai
PUBLISHED ON NOV 30, 2018 11:19 PM IST
Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority’s (MHADA) three high-end apartments, costing ₹4.99 crore, ₹5.13 crore and ₹5.80 crore, at Cumbala Hill in South Mumbai, got 79 bidders till Friday
MHADA lowers cost of flats in Mumbai by 25%-30% after poor sales
By Naresh Kamath | Hindustan Times, Mumbai
PUBLISHED ON OCT 13, 2018 12:16 AM IST
Hit by poor sales, the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) on Friday announced it will reduce by 25% to 30% the prices of the 1,194 apartments it plans to sell in a lottery draw in the next few months.
Affordable housing: Mhada fails to meet target in Mumbai, builds 2,500 houses in 3 years
By HT Correspondent | Mumbai, Mumbai
UPDATED ON SEP 12, 2018 03:14 PM IST
Uday Samant, the president of Mhada, said the major roadblocks for them include large-scale encroachments on Mhada land, as well as legal issues pertaining to their land.
60K apply for 9,018 flats as Mhada demand drops in Mumbai
By Naresh R Kamath | Hindustan Times, Mumbai
UPDATED ON AUG 19, 2018 12:14 AM IST
Housing experts blame Mhada for the situation.They claimed that high costs are being levied on houses, due to which the numbers of applicants have fallen.
Warrant against ex-Mhada deputy collector in ₹274.65 crore PMLA case
By Charul Shah | Hindustan Times
PUBLISHED ON JUL 28, 2018 12:56 AM IST
The enforcement directorate (ED), which probed the money laundering allegations, had filed a complaint against Thakur and 20 others, including his brother Nilesh, last week.
Esplanade Mansion is a disaster waiting to happen: Bombay HC
By Kanchan Chaudhari | Hindustan Times
PUBLISHED ON JUL 19, 2018 01:05 AM IST
HC was hearing a petition filed by advocate Ashok Saraogi challenging a notice issued by Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (Mhada) that asked tenants to vacate the building immediately.
Raze or repair Mumbai’s Esplanade Mansion: Mhada
By Naresh Kamath | Hindustan Times, Mumbai
UPDATED ON JUL 17, 2018 04:27 PM IST
The special planning authority to seek HC permission on the heritage structure
100 buildings in south Mumbai declared ‘most dangerous’
By Swapnil Rawal | Hindustan Times, Mumbai
UPDATED ON JUN 03, 2018 12:52 AM IST
Seven buildings have been declared ‘extremely dangerous.’
State to constitute team of 50 cops to oversee eviction of illegal slum dwellers in Mumbai
By Surendra Gangan | Hindustan Times, Mumbai
UPDATED ON MAY 12, 2018 12:56 AM IST
The proposal was given a green signal by Maharashtra CM, Devendra Fadnavis, during a review meeting at the Sahyadri guest house on Friday.
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