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Indian Express
3 days ago
- Business
- Indian Express
MHADA invites bids to redevelop dilapidated apartments in PMGP Colony in Mumbai's Jogeshwari
The Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) on Tuesday floated a tender to hire an Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contractor for the redevelopment of the Prime Minister's Grant Project (PMGP) Colony within Poonam Nagar, Jogeshwari East, in Mumbai. The move aims to resolve longstanding redevelopment and safety issues of the colony that houses 984 families currently living in decrepit apartments spread over 17 ground-plus-four-storey buildings built between 1990 and 1992. The scheme will provide new housing units with a 450-sqft carpet area in place of the congested 180-sqft units covering an area of 27,625 sqm where they are currently living. 'According to structural audits conducted, the buildings have now deteriorated to a highly unsafe state, threatening safety to inmates,' said a senior officer from MHADA Mumbai Board. Under the current proposal, 942 residential and 42 non-residential tenements will be rehabilitated in a time-bound manner. MHADA has set a deadline of three-and-a-half years for the redevelopment, which is being implemented under the guidance of its Vice President and CEO, Sanjeev Jaiswal. The decision to redevelop the colony follows more than a decade's delay. In 2010, private developers were appointed by the housing societies in the colony for the redevelopment work. The Maharashtra government then cancelled the appointment of the developer on December 15, 2020 following repeated complaints from residents over lack of progress. The government then instructed MHADA to get the job done. Later, the tripartite arrangement with the developer was officially revoked in June 2022. In November 2023, MHADA filed a revised plan for cluster redevelopment under Regulation 33(5) of the Development Control and Promotion Regulations (DCPR) for its implementation by a private Construction and Development Agency (C&DA). The government, however, decided otherwise and went ahead with redevelopment under Regulation 33(5) of the DCPR. 'Tenders were issued twice during the previous year, in July and September 2024, but got no response. This forced MHADA to approach the government for permission to implement the project directly, which was given on May 28, this year,' the officer said. The new tender inviting bids from EPC contractors was published on MHADA's website on June 16 and is due for filing till July 7.
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Business
- Hindustan Times
After 15-year delay by builder, MHADA steps in to redevelop Jogeshwari PMGP colony
MUMBAI: The Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) has initiated the tendering process for the redevelopment of the PMGP colony located at Poonam Nagar, Jogeshwari East on an Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) basis. The colony, constructed between 1990 and 1992 under the Congress government's Prime Minister's Grant Project (PMGP), has remained in a dilapidated condition for many years. Spread across approximately 27,625 square metres, the PMGP colony has 942 residential and 42 non-residential tenements in 17 buildings of ground-plus-four storeys. At present, the residents have 180-square-feet houses. The rehab houses will be 450 square feet of carpet area, and MHADA aims to complete the project within approximately three and a half years. MHADA vice-president Sanjeev Jaiswal and the Mumbai Housing and Area Development Board were the ones who accelerated the project. The colony has come to MHADA via a circuitous route. In 2010, the housing societies within the colony had appointed a builder for the redevelopment project. However, there was a huge delay while the buildings continued to deteriorate. As a result, the housing societies submitted representations to the government, requesting that MHADA take over the execution of the project. In response to the residents' appeals, the government cancelled the developer's appointment on December 15 2020, and asked MHADA to implement the redevelopment. In line with these directions, the tripartite agreement with the previously appointed developer was cancelled on June 10 2022. On November 2, 2023, a revised proposal to undertake cluster redevelopment through the appointment of a private construction and development agency by MHADA was submitted to the government. However, the government decided to revise the proposal and implement the project under Regulation 33(5) of the Development Control and Promotion Regulations. Following the government's approval, tenders were issued by MHADA's Mumbai Board on July 2, 2024 and September 6, 2024, but received no response. In view of this, a proposal to implement the project directly through MHADA was submitted to the government on April 4, 2025. After the government's approval was received on May 28 2025, the tendering process for the appointment of an EPC contractor was published on the official website on June 16, 2025. The last date for submission of bids for this project is July 7, 2025. MHADA chief Sanjeev Jaiswal told Hindustan Times, 'The project was not financially viable for any developer under Regulation 33 (7) of DCPR. MHADA has taken it up despite knowing that it is a loss-making proposition. We are doing this on humanitarian grounds.'
Time of India
3 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
MHADA invites bids to redevelop 7-acre PMGP Colony in Mumbai's Jogeshwari
The Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) has invited bids for redevelopment of the PMGP Colony spread over nearly 7 acres in Mumbai's western suburb Jogeshwari's Poonam Nagar locality. The colony, originally constructed under the Prime Minister's Grant Project (PMGP), has remained in a dilapidated condition for many years, and this redevelopment marks a significant step towards addressing the long-standing housing concerns of residents. The layout will be redeveloped through MHADA by appointing an Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contractor. As part of this redevelopment project, nearly 1,000 families will be rehabilitated into modern housing units. This colony, constructed between 1990 and 1992 under the Prime Minister's Grant Project, consists of 17 buildings of ground plus four storeys. The colony houses 942 residential and 42 non-residential tenements. According to a structural audit report, these buildings are in a severely dilapidated condition, MHADA said. Under this redevelopment initiative, residents will be provided with modern homes of 450 sq ft carpet area in lieu of their existing 180 sq ft units. MHADA has resolved to complete this project within approximately three and a half years. The project is being undertaken by the Mumbai Board under the guidance of the Vice President and Chief Executive Officer of MHADA Sanjeev Jaiswal. In 2010, the housing societies within the Poonam Nagar PMGP Colony had appointed a developer to implement the redevelopment project. However, due to prolonged inaction by the said developer, the project was delayed for years, and the buildings continued to deteriorate. As a result, the housing societies submitted representations to the government, requesting that MHADA take over the execution of the project. In response to the residents appeals, the government cancelled the developer's appointment in December 2020 and directed MHADA to implement the redevelopment. In line with these directions, the tripartite agreement with the previously appointed developer was cancelled in June 2022. In November 2023, a revised proposal to undertake cluster redevelopment through the appointment of a private Construction and Development Agency (C&DA) by MHADA was submitted to the government. However, the government decided to revise the proposal and implement the project under Regulation 33(5). Following the government's approval, tenders were issued by the Mumbai Board of MHADA in July 2024 and September 2024. These tenders did not receive any responses. In view of this, a proposal to implement the project directly through MHADA was submitted to the government in April 2025. Based on the government's approval received on May 28, the tender process for the appointment has been started and the bids are expected to be submitted by July 7.
Indian Express
07-06-2025
- Business
- Indian Express
MHADA extends amnesty scheme for housing societies awaiting occupancy certificates until December 31
In a huge relief to housing societies that are waiting for occupancy certificates, the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) has also extended the time for its two current special amnesty schemes until December 31, 2025. The extension, sanctioned under the supervision of MHADA's vice-president and CEO Sanjeev Jaiswal is likely to benefit almost 80 housing societies in Mumbai. The extension is for two schemes: one for issuing occupancy certificates (OC) to redeveloped buildings under the 1991 Development Control Regulations (DCR), and another for waiving interest on additional premium amounts charged during redevelopment under MHADA's jurisdiction. According to Authority Resolution No. 6260, MHADA's Mumbai Board will continue to waive interest on pending additional premiums levied on housing societies. These societies will now pay only the principal amount, relieving the financial burden that has slowed the granting of occupancy certificates for most projects. At the same time, the Building Permission Cell is also offering an amnesty scheme for buildings redeveloped under DCR 1991. The scheme gives a 'concession' of up to 75 per cent on penalty charges imposed for unauthorised use of rooms like enclosed flowerbeds or balconies and minor variations from approved plans. It will be applicable to buildings that took building permissions under DCR 1991 till November 12, 2018. Several societies were issued No-Objection Certificates (NOC) or Letters of Intent (LoI) between 29 July 2004 and 4 June 2007 and were subsequently requested to pay extra premiums, but on account of non-payment, their occupancy certificates are pending. Consequently, people occupying these societies have been faced with increased utility bills, tax dues, and inconveniences in the sale or transfer of the flat. 'While physically, the majority of buildings have been completed and are transferred to the societies by developers, the financial liability of outstanding premium payments has stayed with the societies as well as members. The interest waiver scheme now provides them with a realistic route to regularisation,' a MHADA spokesperson said. Where building plans have been changed above approved limits, a 75 per cent concession on penalty is permissible under the amnesty scheme, subject to recovery of fees on revised plans.
News18
05-06-2025
- Business
- News18
MHADA To Give Rs 20,000 Monthly Rent To Tenants Of 96 Unsafe Cessed Buildings In Mumbai
Along with this, MHADA will also lease 400 small flats through private agencies to serve as temporary homes for affected families. In big relief for hundreds of families living in crumbling old buildings across Mumbai, the Mumbai Building Repairs and Reconstruction Board (MBRRB), a part of MHADA, has rolled out a support plan just ahead of the monsoon. After its routine pre-monsoon inspection, the Board has identified 96 cessed buildings as extremely unsafe to live in. Nearly 2,400 tenants and residents currently stay in these buildings, many of which are in poor condition and pose serious risk during heavy rains. To help them move to safer places, MHADA will give Rs 20,000 per month to residents who find their own alternate accommodation. This financial support aims to ease the immediate stress of relocating from homes that are no longer safe. Along with this, MHADA will also lease 400 small flats through private agencies to serve as temporary homes for affected families. These transit tenements, sized between 180 to 250 square feet, will be available on rent for three years. MHADA Vice President and CEO Sanjeev Jaiswal (IAS) has asked the Board to float public advertisements inviting private landlords to provide these flats. Currently, the Board has just 786 vacant transit homes, which is far from enough for all those who need urgent relocation. The decision to rent more units and provide rent money is part of a quick action plan to protect residents before the monsoon worsens. Notably, the full cost of this support — both the monthly rent and rental homes — will be recovered from the private developers or housing societies handling the redevelopment of these buildings. This includes rent, maintenance, and all other charges, starting from the date families receive this support. Mumbai has around 13,091 cessed buildings, many of which are decades old and face regular repair and safety issues. MBRRB currently manages 20,591 transit homes to house people evacuated due to structural repairs, collapses, demolition for road work, or rebuilding of narrow-plot structures. With this timely decision, MHADA hopes to protect vulnerable residents and make sure they are not left without shelter during the tough monsoon season. The Board has urged residents of these dangerous buildings to act quickly and cooperate with officials so that everyone can be moved to safer places without delay. First Published: June 05, 2025, 11:00 IST
