Archive · 23 Jul 2025
Dharavi Redevelopment Survey Blocked by Landowner Intimidation
Imagine a big project to rebuild Dharavi, where many people live.
Some people who live there want to have their homes surveyed so they can get new ones.
But, some landlords who own the land are stopping them because they don't like how much money the government is offering to pay for the land.
The landowners are using pressure to stop the surveys, and the people living there are afraid.
The government is trying to figure out how to help everyone, but it's complicated because some people don't agree with the rules.
Dharavi residents on private land face intimidation preventing them from participating in the Dharavi Redevelopment Project survey.
Approximately 13,000 tenements on private land within the 620-acre Dharavi Notified Area await survey completion.
Many residents are willing to participate but are blocked by landowners who are dissatisfied with the government's compensation policy.
Landowners are concerned about receiving only 25% of the ready reckoner rate for their land.
Over one lakh tenements have been numbered, and over 86,000 households have completed surveys in Dharavi.
- Who
- Residents of Dharavi living on private land, landowners, and the Dharavi Redevelopment Project officials.
- What
- Residents are facing intimidation from landowners preventing them from participating in the Dharavi Redevelopment Project survey.
- When
- Ongoing
- Where
- Dharavi, Mumbai
- Why
- Landowners are obstructing the survey due to dissatisfaction with the government's compensation policy.
Dharavi Residents
Landowners
Survey Participation
Dharavi Residents
Want to participate in the survey and get better homes, but are prevented due to intimidation.
Landowners
Landowners are blocking the survey process due to dissatisfaction with compensation.
Safety Concerns
Dharavi Residents
Concerned about their families' safety due to intimidation and fear reprisal.
Landowners
Landowners use pressure tactics and some are backed by local mafia or have political connections.
- Location
- Dharavi, Mumbai
- Area of Land
- 620-acre Dharavi Notified Area
- Tenements Awaiting Survey
- Approximately 13,000
- Landowner Compensation
- 25% of the ready reckoner rate
- Tenements Numbered
- Over 1 lakh