Archive · 29 Jul 2025
Mumbai: Lottery Postponed Amid Concerns Over Annabhau Sathe Memorial Relocation
In Mumbai, a plan to build a memorial for Annabhau Sathe is causing issues.
People who live where the memorial will be built need to move.
A lottery was planned to decide where they would go, but it was delayed because residents don't know where they will be relocated.
They are worried they might be moved far away or to a place that is not good.
The authorities say they will be moved to nearby homes, but the residents are still concerned and want more information before they leave their current homes.
Lottery for PAPs relocation postponed amid residents' concerns over rehabilitation plans.
The project aims to construct a Rs300 crore Annabhau Sathe memorial in Ghatkopar.
SRA served final notices to 62 houses to vacate for the memorial.
Residents are worried about relocation details, with some fearing displacement to a temporary quarantine center.
SRA stated PAPs will be rehabilitated in existing units near Azad Nagar.
- Who
- Project-affected persons (PAPs) and SRA officials.
- What
- The lottery for relocating project-affected persons (PAPs) for the Annabhau Sathe memorial has been postponed.
- When
- The lottery was scheduled for July 29, 2024.
- Where
- Ghatkopar, Mumbai.
- Why
- Postponement due to lack of clarity regarding the rehabilitation process, according to residents.
Residents' Concerns
Authorities' Perspective
Clarity vs. Project Progress
Residents' Concerns
Residents want clarity on the rehabilitation plan.
Authorities' Perspective
The authorities aim to proceed with the memorial project.
Relocation Location
Residents' Concerns
Residents fear relocation to undesirable locations.
Authorities' Perspective
The SRA states relocation will be in nearby available units.
- Project
- Annabhau Sathe Memorial
- Project Cost
- Rs 300 crore
- Location
- Ghatkopar (W), Mumbai
- Affected Persons
- 62 houses
- Rehabilitation Plan
- Existing units near Azad Nagar
- Budget Allocated
- Rs 305.62 crore