Quick Summary: A court in Mumbai has told the Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) to finish a redevelopment plan for a slum in Kandivali, Mumbai. The project had been delayed due to political interference and disagreements among local groups.
The New Shree Krishna SRA Co-op. Housing Society, led by Shantaram Dajiba Kamble, filed a request about a slum redevelopment project in Kandivali, Mumbai. The project, approved on February 16, 2023, was meant to provide new housing for 285 slum dwellers on land owned by the State Government.
The redevelopment faced delays because a local politician and a rival group of slum dwellers were getting involved. These groups were against the developer, M/s Modi Spaces LLP, chosen for the project. The court noted that the SRA's actions were stopped because of this interference, causing a big delay.
On December 4, 2025, Judges G. S. Kulkarni and Aarti Sathe ordered the SRA to complete the project within two months. The court criticized the SRA for giving in to political pressure and stressed the need for the SRA to follow the rules.
A local politician sent letters to the SRA and the police, raising concerns about the developer and the project. This caused the project to stop, as the SRA stopped handling the necessary documents for redevelopment.
The court told the SRA to speed up the process and finalize the list of eligible slum dwellers for relocation. It also pointed out the need for police protection during the project to prevent more delays.
The court's order aims to make sure that the redevelopment project continues without more political or outside interference. The SRA is expected to finish the necessary paperwork and move forward with the project to help the slum dwellers.
This judgment highlights the importance of following the rules in slum redevelopment projects and protecting them from political and outside pressures.
