MUMBAI: The Dharavi Redevelopment Project Private Ltd (DRPPL) has asked for a 46-acre land parcel in Mulund and another 18 acres of Mulund octroi land to construct rental housing for Dharavi residents. Both land parcels are owned by BMC.The state’s housing department in a letter dated Jan 10 to the urban development department and BMC has directed that the land be handed over to DRPPL as per a State Support Agreement wherein government has agreed to help with land acquisition for the project. DRPPL is a joint venture between Adani Group and the state government.The letter says DRPPL has to build rental housing for residents found ineligible for free housing. “Rental housing is to be constructed for around 3-4 lakh ineligible people,” it says. BMC chief I S Chahal declined to comment saying he is yet to see the communication.
Published On Jan 18, 2024 at 01:00 PM IST
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