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The Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) has announced plans to reserve 555 flats in nine residential projects for the economically weaker section (EWS) in Nashik. These flats will be allocated through a lucky draw in the coming months. This move follows the state's 2013 mandate for builders to reserve 20% of flats in large residential projects for low-income groups. Additionally, MHADA is seeking clarification from the Nashik Municipal Corporation (NMC) regarding the EWS reservation rules for projects developed on "final plots," after developers raised concerns about compliance.
The Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) is set to reserve 555 flats across nine residential projects in Nashik for the economically weaker section (EWS). These flats will be distributed through a lucky draw within the next few months. According to a senior MHADA official, the advertisement for the draw is expected to be published soon. Advertisement
This move aligns with a state government directive from November 2013, which requires developers of large residential projects (spanning 4,000 sqm or more) in cities with populations exceeding 1 million to allocate 20% of the flats to low-income groups. This policy has been in effect for several years, and MHADA's current initiative continues to adhere to this framework.
MHADA has already made significant progress in implementing this policy. Since 2020, the authority has allocated 1,328 flats from 157 residential projects to low-income groups. In total, 1,485 flats were completed across 33 residential projects in Nashik. "Most of the flats under the 20% reservation norms have been allotted in the past two years," a MHADA official shared, emphasizing that the initiative is gaining momentum.
In related news, MHADA's Nashik regional office has reached out to the Nashik Municipal Corporation (NMC) for clarification on the EWS reservation rules, specifically for projects built on "final plots" within town planning schemes. Seven developers have expressed concerns, arguing that their projects, being on final plots, do not fall under the 20% reservation norm. These developers raised the issue in response to notices served by MHADA, which sought confirmation on whether the developers had complied with the state's requirements for EWS reservations.
MHADA has sent notices to 90 developers, asking for information on whether they reserved 20% of the flats for the EWS people in their residential projects. Of these, seven developers have informed MHADA that they do not fit the government's 20% reservation policy for larger residential projects because their projects were developed on final plots. As a result, MHADA has asked the NMC's town planning department to provide clarity on the matter.
MHADA's decision to reserve 555 flats for the economically weaker section (EWS) is a significant step towards supporting low-income families in Nashik. The policy, which has been in place since 2013, has already seen positive results, with 1,328 flats being allocated to low-income groups in recent years. However, challenges remain as developers seek clarity on how the rules apply to projects on "final plots." With MHADA's continued efforts to ensure compliance and clarity, the move is expected to positively impact the housing landscape for the EWS in the region, furthering the state's objective of inclusive housing development.
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