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Residents of Motilal Nagar in Goregaon have raised demands for larger flats and fairer compensation in the INR 3,600 crore redevelopment project awarded to Adani Properties. While MHADA has proposed 1,333 sq ft for residential and 987 sq ft for commercial units, locals argue this undervalues their share. At a recent meeting, redevelopment experts cited DCPR 2034 rules suggesting eligible families could claim up to 3,500 sq ft. With 143 acres of land at stake, the Motilal Nagar Vikas Samiti plans to negotiate for more transparency and equitable terms before signing any agreements with MHADA and the developer.
Residents of Motilal Nagar in Goregaon, Mumbai, are planning to demand better rehabilitation terms, including larger flats, under the upcoming redevelopment project being taken up by Adani Properties. On Friday, Adani Properties was declared the highest bidder for the Motilal Nagar Redevelopment Project, with a bid of INR 3600 crore, securing rights to redevelop over 143 acres of prime land under the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA). Advertisement
MHADA's current proposal offers 1,333 sq ft per residential flat and 987 sq ft for commercial tenants post-redevelopment. However, residents of Motilal Nagar Phases 1, 2, and 3-comprising 3,340 residential units and 328 commercial ones-are raising concerns that the offer is too low and does not reflect the market value or their rightful share.
On Saturday, local resident group Motilal Nagar Vikas Samiti (MNVS) held an awareness meeting attended by over 300 people, where consultants and experts including Akbar Jiwani and architect Sandeep Kangutkar explained the legal rights and redevelopment rules under the Development Control and Promotion Regulations (DCPR) 2034. The meeting aimed to inform residents of how MHADA valuation often underestimates land value and the compensation due to tenants.
According to MNVS representatives, each eligible family could claim homes sized between 2,400 sq ft and 3,500 sq ft, based on land valuation calculations. Joint secretary Nilesh Prabhu said that the group is no longer willing to settle for what MHADA offers and intends to demand a 'rightful share.'
Adani Properties is expected to construct 3.83 lakh sq ft of free housing stock for MHADA as part of the agreement. The developer has been given seven years from the project start to complete the rehabilitation of existing tenants.
Residents say they want full clarity before signing any agreement and are now closely reviewing the terms of the redevelopment to ensure their long-term security and fair compensation. The MNVS said they will continue to push for transparent and better terms, given the scale and value of the land.
As Mumbai's redevelopment moves into high-value land zones, residents are increasingly asserting their rights. The Motilal Nagar case highlights how awareness of policies like DCPR 2034 can empower communities to negotiate fairer deals in large-scale real estate projects.
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