Mumbai: The Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) has approved an allocation of nearly ₹200 crore to re-acquire three land parcels connected to the high-profile Patra Chawl redevelopment scam, estimated at ₹1,039 crore. The move marks a significant step toward restoring public assets that were allegedly diverted during the stalled redevelopment project.
According to officials, the three plots were originally part of MHADA’s land bank but were later transferred and sold during the period when the Patra Chawl redevelopment was halted. The builder involved in the project reportedly sold nine plots to third parties, despite lacking legal authority to do so.
MHADA’s decision to buy back the plots is aimed at safeguarding public housing interests and reviving long-delayed redevelopment plans. The authority is expected to complete the re-acquisition through legal and financial channels to ensure clear ownership before any future development is undertaken.
The Patra Chawl project, located in Goregaon, was intended to redevelop old MHADA buildings and rehabilitate hundreds of tenants. However, delays, alleged financial irregularities, and unauthorised land transactions brought the project to a standstill, triggering investigations by enforcement agencies.
Officials stated that reclaiming the land is critical for restarting redevelopment and delivering promised homes to affected residents. MHADA is also reviewing legal options to recover additional assets and prevent similar violations in future housing projects.
The ₹200-crore allocation underscores the state government’s intent to reclaim misused public land and restore confidence in Mumbai’s affordable housing and redevelopment ecosystem.
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