Archive · 24 Sep 2025
Bombay HC Slams Illegal Transfers of SRA Flats in Sion-Koliwada
Imagine some apartments were built to help people living in slums.
But, some of the people who were supposed to get the apartments sold them to other people, breaking the rules.
The court is very concerned because a lot of these apartments were sold.
The court wants the CEO of the organization in charge of these apartments to check the situation and find out how many apartments were sold illegally.
The CEO has the power to evict unauthorized occupants and repossess flats for rightful owners.
The court is worried that this might be a sign of bigger problems, and it wants to stop these illegal actions to ensure the apartment program is fair.
Bombay High Court questioned illegal transfers of SRA flats in Sion-Koliwada.
At least 410 flats were sold illegally after part-occupation certificate.
The court ordered the SRA CEO to inspect the project and file a report.
Court expressed concern about potential connivance between developer and SRA officials.
CEO authorized to evict unauthorized occupants and repossess flats.
- Who
- Bombay High Court and SRA CEO
- What
- Ordered inspection and action regarding illegal transfers of slum rehabilitation flats in Sion-Koliwada.
- When
- September 17, court noted the issue; inspection to be done.
- Where
- Sion-Koliwada, Mumbai.
- Why
- To address illegal transfers of SRA flats and determine if the SRA has lost control over its schemes.
- Project Name
- Sion-Koliwada
- Developer
- Sejal Shakti Realtors
- Flats Sold Illegally
- At least 410
- Eligible Persons
- 1,340
- Tenements Allotted
- 804 (300 sq ft each)
- Court Order
- CEO to inspect and report
- Next Hearing
- October 1