Mumbai: MHADA CEO directs departments on timely completion of redevelopment & infrastructure projects
NEW DELHI:
Sanjeev Jaiswal
, vice president and chief executive officer (CEO),
Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority
(
MHADA
), reviewed the progress of the 100-day action plan action on Wednesday and issued directions for the timely completion of departmental work.
Redevelopment projects in Abhyudayanagar, Gandhinagar, Aaram Nagar, Patra Chawl, and BDD Chawls, as well as housing projects for police colonies, were discussed. Jaiswal directed that tender processes be initiated for the redevelopment of Bandra Reclamation, Adarsh Nagar, and Worli colonies, in line with decisions taken by the state cabinet.
Progress on grievance redressal was also reviewed, with a particular focus on complaints received during Lokshahi Din. While the majority of cases have been resolved, six matters remain pending. MHADA VP instructed that these be addressed without delay.
Further updates were presented on the master list distribution and the new MIS system developed for lease agreement renewals. The Mumbai Building Repairs and Reconstruction Board reported on the status of work under Sections 91A and 79A/B. Land acquisition progress in the areas of Dadar, Mahim, and Prabhadevi was also reviewed.
Digital initiatives such as enhanced administrative tools and planning support systems were also reviewed. Jaiswal directed that these new facilities be completed and made available to the public at the earliest.
A demonstration was given on the ongoing enhancements to MHADA's official website. The integration of a Chatbot system, designed to provide citizens with access to information and assistance at any time, was reviewed. Jaiswal noted that these improvements will further simplify public access to MHADA's services.
72 complaints heard and directed for immediate redressal
As part of MHADA's 100-day action plan, a Janata Darbar Din was conducted on Wednesday by the Mumbai Board to hear and address 72 citizen complaints.
Complaints received included low water pressure from the pump house, non-payment of property tax and water charges by developers for MHADA beneficiaries under DCR 33(7), the need for administrative action against office bearers in cooperative housing societies formed on MHADA layouts, demolition of unauthorised constructions, removal of encroachments, waiver of maintenance charges for mill worker housing at Mouje Kon, Panvel, and action against unauthorised hoardings on MHADA land.
Milind Borikar, chief officer, Mumbai Board instructed the concerned officers to take immediate action on all complaints and directed that all pending matters be resolved within seven days.
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