Residents of Mumbai's Rehab Flats Demand Repairs and Reimbursement
Rehab flats crumbling, say Elphinstone bridge PAPs
Hindustan Times
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Seventy-eight families displaced for the Sewri-Worli Elevated Corridor in Mumbai are facing issues with their new rehabilitation flats, including termite infestations and structural damage. They demand reimbursement for repairs after the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) announced it would undertake repairs on the homes.
- 01Families displaced for the Sewri-Worli Elevated Corridor project are dissatisfied with their new homes.
- 02The rehabilitation flats are suffering from serious maintenance issues, including termite infestations and crumbling walls.
- 03Residents have spent significant amounts on repairs and are demanding reimbursement from authorities.
- 04MHADA has committed to repairing the homes after the residents raised concerns.
- 05The estimated repair cost is ₹56.65 lakh (approximately $68,000 USD) over 18 months.
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In Mumbai, 78 families displaced for the Sewri-Worli Elevated Corridor project are expressing their dissatisfaction with the condition of their new rehabilitation flats. These apartments, allotted under a government package, are reportedly suffering from issues such as termite infestations, crumbling walls, and seepage in bathrooms. Residents have already spent considerable amounts on repairs to make their homes livable, raising concerns about the poor condition of the flats at the time of handover. The Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) has recently decided to undertake repairs, with an estimated cost of ₹56.65 lakh (approximately $68,000 USD) over 18 months. Residents argue that they should be reimbursed for their expenses, as the flats should not have been in such disrepair initially. The homes are located within a 4-km radius of their original residences in various neighborhoods, including Lower Parel, Byculla, and Dadar.
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The situation highlights the challenges faced by displaced families in securing adequate housing during urban development projects. Residents are financially burdened by necessary repairs, which could affect their overall well-being.
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