Summary: The Bombay High Court has decided that MHADA can go ahead with fixing up 17 old and unsafe buildings in Andheri, Mumbai. The court rejected complaints from the Andheri PMGP Colony Co-operative Housing Societies Association, meaning that the redevelopment can continue without needing approval from all the groups involved.
The Andheri PMGP Colony Co-operative Housing Societies Association filed a complaint against the State of Maharashtra and MHADA. The issue was about fixing up 17 buildings in Andheri, built in the early 1990s. These buildings were considered dangerous and not safe to live in.
At first, the redevelopment needed a no-objection certificate from each of the 17 groups. However, the State Government decided this wasn't necessary on May 30, 2025, because the buildings were in such bad shape and needed fixing urgently.
"The buildings are in such bad condition...there is no doubt at all that the lives and belongings of a few thousand people living there are in serious danger."
The association had previously chosen Shreepati Real Ventures to do the redevelopment. However, because Shreepati didn't have enough money, their agreement was canceled in 2021. Shreepati's inability to provide a necessary bank guarantee led MHADA to cancel their appointment.
The court, with Judges G. S. Kulkarni and Aarti Sathe in charge, rejected the complaint on January 28, 2026. The judges said that MHADA, as the owner of the land, had the right to go ahead with the redevelopment. They pointed out that most of the groups had already agreed to MHADA's plans.
MHADA's plan for redevelopment promises bigger living spaces for residents, with apartments increasing from 180 sq.ft. to 448 sq.ft. The court pointed out the advantages of having a government organization like MHADA handle the redevelopment, ensuring responsibility and financial security.
The decision allows MHADA to continue with a project estimated at Rs. 893.31 crores, ensuring safer living conditions for the residents of the Andheri PMGP Colony. The court's ruling focuses on public safety and efficient redevelopment over delays caused by procedures.
