Haji Noorani Chawl Residents Stand Firm Against Eviction Amid Utility Cut Threats in Mumbai
Haji Noorani Chawl residents resist late-night utility cut as MMRDA pushes eviction after one-week reprieve
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Residents of Haji Noorani Chawl in Elphinstone, Mumbai, resisted a late-night utility cut by the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) aimed at enforcing an eviction for the Sewri–Worli Elevated Corridor project. The residents, facing inadequate housing conditions, are demanding more time to vacate until May 30, 2026.
- 01Residents of Haji Noorani Chawl are resisting eviction for the Sewri–Worli Elevated Corridor project.
- 02MMRDA attempted to cut electricity to force evacuation, leading to a standoff.
- 03Residents are demanding until May 30, 2026, to vacate due to poor conditions of alternate housing.
- 04The project has seen reduced rehabilitation costs and fewer affected families due to design changes.
- 05The Sewri–Worli Elevated Corridor aims to enhance connectivity in Mumbai and is set for completion by December 2026.
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In Mumbai, residents of Haji Noorani Chawl in Elphinstone district are resisting eviction attempts by the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA), which sought to disconnect their electricity supply late Thursday night. The eviction is part of the Sewri–Worli Elevated Corridor project. Residents were given a short notice to vacate by April 24, 2026, but they are requesting an extension until May 30 due to inadequate living conditions in the alternative housing provided. The replacement flats are reported to have issues like termite infestations and leakages, with residents expected to cover repair costs themselves. Local corporator Nishikant Shinde has called for a meeting to address the situation and avoid further coercive actions. MMRDA, however, insists that it only intends to disconnect utilities for those who have already vacated. The project aims to improve connectivity in Mumbai and has seen a reduction in required buildings from 19 to just two, significantly lowering rehabilitation costs from ₹5,200 crore (approximately $630 million USD) to ₹110 crore (approximately $13 million USD). The completion deadline for the corridor is set for December 2026.
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The ongoing eviction process and utility cut threats could lead to significant distress for families who are already facing housing issues and lack proper facilities.
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