The SRA is actively implementing the Slum Rehabilitation Scheme, overseeing transit rent payments to slum dwellers. With 25 nodal officers appointed to recover arrears and a new policy requiring advance payments, developers have deposited over 700 crores, aiding in the reduction of complaints. Legal proceedings under the Maharashtra Slum Areas Act have been initiated against defaulters, and an online complaint system has been launched. Additionally, an Authorised Account Officer will review pending rent issues, ensuring effective resolution and improved scheme management.
The Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) is actively implementing the Slum Rehabilitation Scheme to relocate slum dwellers into new rehabilitation buildings. Developers are required to pay transit rent to eligible slum dwellers after they are vacated from their structures. It has been observed that, while developers initially pay the transit rent, payments often stop after a while. To address this issue, the SRA has launched a campaign to recover arrears of transit rent.
The Slum Rehabilitation Authority has designated 25 nodal officers, each assigned to specific departments, to handle the recovery of arrears of transit rent as per the order dated 25 July 2023. The list includes the names, telephone numbers, email IDs, and jurisdictions of these officers. Additionally, the SRA issued Circular No. 210 on 1 August 2023, aimed at reducing transit rent complaints. According to this circular, developers are required to pay two years' worth of advance rent via Demand Draft (DD) and the third year's rent through Post-Dated Cheques (PDC) to the SRA.
Accordingly, the developer has deposited the rent directed to slum dwellers as well as to this Authority until July 2024, amounting to more than 700 crores. Accordingly, the Slum Rehabilitation Authority is releasing the payment to concerned slum dwellers, which helps to reduce rent complaints. This Authority has also initiated proceedings under Section 13(2) of the Maharashtra Slum Areas (Improvement, Clearance & Redevelopment) Act, 1971 against the developer on account of non-payment of transit rent. Further, no schemes will be accepted from defaulter developers.
To further facilitate the process, the SRA has introduced an online complaints system on its website (sra.gov.in), allowing slum dwellers to file complaints easily. Moreover, an Authorised Account Officer has been appointed to visit slum societies and review pending transit rent issues.
In Conclusion, The Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) is effectively addressing issues with unpaid transit rent through a comprehensive strategy involving designated nodal officers, updated payment requirements, and legal actions against defaulting developers. The introduction of an online complaint system and the appointment of an Authorised Account Officer further enhance the process. These measures are expected to ensure timely payments and resolve complaints, improving the overall efficiency of the Slum Rehabilitation Scheme.
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