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Dharavi Redevelopment Project Seeks GST, FSI and Land Rule Exemptions

Developers want tax plus regulatory waivers finalised by July to unlock land, reduce costs, progress infrastructure work

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Overview

  • Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis cleared the project master plan at a high-level review meeting on May 28
  • Navbharat Mega Developers Private Limited, the 80:20 joint venture between Adani Properties and the Slum Rehabilitation Authority, began construction in January and targets completion by 2032
  • The master plan envisions 58,532 residential units and 13,468 commercial and industrial spaces on 116.6 acres in Dharavi plus 541 acres for rental housing across Mumbai
  • NMDPL has flagged eight pending approvals, including state GST relief, SGST reimbursement, staircase and open space premium reductions, fungible FSI increases and sub-leasing rights
  • The Dharavi Residents Association warns that the proposed number of new homes falls short of existing dwellings and is demanding a public master plan and eligibility surveys