Reply by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) in compliance to the National Green Tribunal (NGT) order dated January 21, 2024 in the matter of ‘News item titled “Feeling anxious? Toxic air could be to blame” appearing in Times of India dated 10.10.2023’. NGT had directed CPCB to file a …
Status report by the Principal Chief Conservator of Forest, Department of Forest and Wildlife and Ridge Management Board through Deputy Conservator of Forest, West Forest Division, Department of Forest & Wildlife, NCT of Delhi. The petitioner sought intervention by the National Green Tribunal (NGT) to stop the Delhi Development Authority …
Land’ and ‘Colonisation’ are State subjects and therefore, it is the responsibility of the State/Union Territory (UT) Governments to frame policies and implement schemes for the people living in slums. s per Census of India 2011, the total number of people living in slums in Delhi and Mumbai is 16,17,239 …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Mangesh Mahadev Parab Vs M/s. New Monarch Builders and Contractors & Others dated 03/09/2019 regarding applicability of the EIA Notification, 2006, for the constructions being undertaken by M/s. New Monarch Builders and Contractors in respect of Slum Redevelopment Project on …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Sandhya S. Kulkarni & Others Vs Arihant Realtors & Others dated 10/04/2019 regarding enforcement of order of the Tribunal directing the SEIAA, Maharashtra to reconsider to the extent of fixation of parking spaces and the green belt. The order was …
Judgement of the Supreme Court of India in the matter of Susme Builders Pvt. Ltd. Vs Chief Executive Officer, Slum Rehabilitation Authority & Others dated 04/01/2018 regarding rehabilitation of 800 slum dwellers in proper accommodation, Santacruz (East), Mumbai, Maharashtra. Supreme Court directs the Slum Redevelopment Authority (SRA) invite letters of …
Judgement of the National Green Tribunal (Western Zone Bench, Pune) in the matter of Austin Francis D’souza Vs Slum Rehabilitation Authority, Mumbai & Others dated 21/11/2017 regarding withdrawal of directions under Section 5 of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 on a project/ construction at Katraj Road, Wadala, Mumbai and the …
Central America is undergoing an important transition. Urban populations are increasing at accelerated speeds, bringing pressing challenges for development, as well as opportunities to boost sustained, inclusive and resilient growth. Today, 59 percent of the region’s population lives in urban areas, but it is expected that 7 out of 10 …
At the slum decadal growth rate of 34%, the slum households are projected to go upto 18 million. 2 million non-slum urban poor households are proposed to be covered under the Mission. Hence, total housing shortage envisaged to be addressed through the new mission is 20 million. The Mission will …
Judgement of the National Green Tribunal (Western Zone Bench, Pune) in the matter of Arvind V. Aswal Vs Arihant Realtors dated 08/04/2015 regarding construction of residential-cum commercial project under Slum Rehabilitation Authorities (SRA) scheme on plot CTS No.4/6(pt), 4/7(pt), 7,7/1 to 3, 9(pt), 9/1 to 4, 10(pt) (CTS No.4/7 (pt), …
Order of the Madras High Court in the matter of A. Narayanan Vs Chief Secretary, Government of Tamil Nadu & Others dated 04/09/2014 regarding rehabilitation of slum dwellers.
This paper examines Delhi’s first slum in situ redevelopment project under public-private partnership undertaken by the Delhi Development Authority in Kathputli Colony. At a time where the principle of community participation is recognised in policy documents, this research focuses on its implementation in this project, at the ground level, highlighting …
This paper presents a strategy for using streets as drivers of citywide slum upgrading and urban transformation taking into account the requirements of disaster management and rescue and relief operations. It argues that a street-led approach to slum upgrading presents a practical and simple business case for realizing the agenda …
Judgement of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Arvind V. Aswal Ors.Vs M/s Arihant Realtors Ors. dated 13/01/2014 regarding construction of the Residential cum Commercial Project, under the Slum Rehabilitation Authority’s Development Scheme, Maharashtra. Original Source: http://www.greentribunal.gov.in/judgment/77_2013(Ap)(WZ)_13Jan2014_final_order.pdf
An ambitious scheme of the Union government of making cities slum-free has run into trouble in Indore. Though the civic body claims to have spent over Rs 28 crore under the scheme, slum dwellers say mandatory procedures while chalking out details of the scheme for Indore were not followed. Rajiv …
The Ministry of Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviation has invited comments/feedback on this draft 'Model State Affordable Housing Policy for Urban Areas ’by October 16, 2013. It aims to create an enabling environment for providing “affordable housing for all” and also promote Public Private People Participation (PPPP) for addressing the …
The Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Bill, 2012 will impact the real estate business. The compensation formula, proposed in the bill, will push up land price and even delay projects, developers and real estate experts said. The bill’s focus remains on compensating land …
Mumbai: A mega slum rehabilitation scheme in one of Mumbai’s poshest neighbour hoods at Cuffe Parade has come under the scanner of the Bombay high court. “Is the Maharashtra government keen on rehabilitating and redeveloping the area?” a division bench of Justice S C Dharmadhikari and Justice S B Shukre …
Government has ordered constitution of District Level Review and Monitoring Committees (DLRMC) to ensure satisfactory implementation of projects and schemes under Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM). The DLRMC will be headed by the Member of Parliament representing the concerned district. Its members will comprise all MLAs of the …
KANPUR: Basic amenities would be extended to city slums under the Rajiv Awaas Yojana. For this, a daylong workshop on "Slum-free city plan of action" was organized for corporators on Monday. The speakers not only educated the corporators on Rajiv Awaas Yojana but also informed them about the parameters by …
The govt intends to construct about 20,000 units annually under the scheme To meet the growing demand for affordable housing in the state, the government is planning to build 5000 housing units immediately under a new scheme. "Immediately we plan to take up a project at Gothapatana, on the outskirt …
