The Maharashtra government has announced a significant change to facilitate land redevelopment under the 12.5% scheme in Navi Mumbai. In a move to resolve ongoing challenges in the redevelopment of such plots, the state government has decided to exclude the height of stilt parking from the permissible building height. The 12.5% scheme, implemented by CIDCO in 1994, allocates 12.5% of developed land to Project Affected Persons (PAPs) as compensation for their acquired land.
Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde shared this development with the legislative council, explaining that many redevelopment projects had been stalled due to existing regulations. Under the current system, the height of stilt parking was included in the overall building height limit of 13 meters, limiting developers to construct only stilt plus three floors. This restriction had caused significant delays in the redevelopment of several plots in Navi Mumbai, as developers could not fully utilize the available Floor Space Index (FSI).
The change in the Unified Development Control and Promotion Regulations (UDCPR) will now allow the exclusion of stilt parking height from the total building height, effectively enabling developers to construct additional floors beyond the previous 13-meter limit. As a result, this amendment will encourage the redevelopment of plots that have been delayed for years, particularly benefiting residents in Navi Mumbai who have been waiting for proper housing.
This change is expected to significantly boost redevelopment projects across the area, offering much-needed relief to PAPs and speeding up the construction of homes. Developers will now be able to better utilize the space available, ensuring that the potential of these plots is fully realized while also benefiting the community at large.