Slums built before 2011 in Maharashtra to be protected, eligible residents assured rehabilitation
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Why in news
The Maharashtra government announced a policy to protect and rehabilitate slum dwellers in dwellings built before January 1, 2011, to address urban housing rights.
Background
The Maharashtra government is conducting a statewide survey to identify eligible slum residents. The policy specifically covers dwellings constructed before January 1, 2011, on government or forest lands for rehabilitation in designated housing projects.
Facts for Prelims
- FactCut-off date for slum protection eligibility: January 1, 2011
- PlaceState of Maharashtra
- BodyRevenue Department, Government of Maharashtra
For Mains
Q. Discuss the challenges in balancing urban development with the housing rights of slum dwellers in rapidly urbanizing Indian states like Maharashtra.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Legal complexity: Reconciling illegal land occupation on forest/government land with the Right to Housing
- Administrative bottleneck: Difficulty in conducting accurate statewide surveys and verifying residency status for millions
- Resource constraint: High fiscal burden of providing permanent housing infrastructure versus temporary relocation measures
Keywords: Right to Housing · Urbanization · In-situ rehabilitation · Slum redevelopment · Land tenure
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