In a significant move to boost redevelopment efforts, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has proposed granting Transfer of Development Rights (TDR) for buildings in Mumbai’s airport funnel zone. This initiative aims to facilitate the redevelopment of over 6,000 aging structures in Vile Parle, Santacruz, Kurla, and Ghatkopar, potentially benefiting 6-8 lakh residents.
The airport funnel zone comprises areas aligned with runway flight paths, where redevelopment projects have been stalled due to height restrictions. Under the new proposal, if developers are eligible to construct 20 floors but can only build 10 due to aviation limits, they will receive construction TDR on a no profit, no loss basis. This move will make redevelopment viable for numerous old and dilapidated buildings struggling with regulatory constraints.
BJP MLA Parag Alavani and Congress MLA Amin Patel raised concerns about the stalled redevelopment projects, urging the government to fast-track approvals. In response, Shinde announced that Mhada will soon appoint a full-time land acquisition officer to accelerate the redevelopment of cessed and dilapidated buildings in Mumbai’s island city. Additionally, tenders will soon be floated for redevelopment projects in Kamathipura and Umerkhadi.
The BMC and housing department will also ensure a time-bound approval process, offering building owners and societies a structured timeline for redevelopment proposals before initiating land acquisition through Mhada. The proposal is expected to unlock stalled projects, improve living conditions, and provide long-overdue relief to thousands of residents in the affected areas.