Maha govt has directed norms for redevelopment of dilapidated bldgs

Q: Maharashtra government has directed all municipal corporations in the state to conduct a survey of all old and shabby buildings before the beginning of monsoon and disconnect water and electricity supply in case residents therein refuse to vacate them.

Suresh,

9th February 2016

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new norms for redevelopment of dilapidated bldgs

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Hi folks,
And the concerned authority will be responsible for repairs. They also required to calculate the FSI of each tenant and give certificate of the same to the tenant and the building owner.

Amreesh Murugan,

9th February 2016

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I even heard that the civic authority will also submit an affidavit before the court stating they would not be responsible for loss of lives and property if there is an injunction by the court.

Veena K,

9th February 2016

It is True Veena. And at the same time, the authority will be required to file a alert before the court to lift the stay orders. If such happened then who will be the responsible person for shifting people living in dangerous buildings?

Amreesh Murugan,

9th February 2016

Well Amreesh,
The responsibility of shifting people living in dangerous buildings will be with the police. Also, in case of a corporation building, the civic body will need to make an alternate accommodation arrangement.

Rajatrawal, Mumbai

9th February 2016

They also directed the corporations to categories as ''C-1'' buildings that are in terrible need of repairs and need to be vacated immediately by the residents. Similarly, ''C-2 (A)'' category will be given if the building needs to be vacated in near future for structural repairs and ''C-2 (B)'' category would mean that structural repairs can be done without its residents vacating the building. ''C-3'' category is given for very minor repairs needed.

Veena K,

9th February 2016

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It is a good step by the local body. I appreciate it. The ''C-1'' category buildings will warrant immediate vacation by issuing a notice under section 354 of BMC Act and the building will be demolished.

Rajatrawal, Mumbai

9th February 2016