Mhada seeks FIR against 23 developers for violating inclusive housing norms in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar
Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority has sought criminal cases against 23 developers for allegedly failing to transfer designated affordable housing plots or flats to the authority. Police have yet to begin the process nearly two weeks after the complaint was filed on 9 Oct 2026.
Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (Mhada) has sought registration of cases against 23 developers for allegedly violating inclusive housing rules by failing to hand over designated plots or flats to the authority, but nearly two weeks after the complaint was filed, police in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar have yet to begin the process.
Police commissioner Pravin Pawar said, “The letter received from Mhada has been sent to crime branch. Further action will be taken after holding a meeting with the housing authority.”
In a letter dated 9 Oct 2026, Mhada chief officer Vaibhav Kedare urged city police to register offences against developers linked to five building permissions and 18 layout approvals. According to Mhada, the developers allegedly failed to transfer plots or flats earmarked under the state’s inclusive housing scheme, depriving the government of housing stock meant for public welfare.
Under the scheme, developers undertaking projects on private plots larger than 4,000 sq m within municipal limits are required to reserve 20 per cent of the project area for inclusive housing. Mhada’s scrutiny found that several developers neither initiated nor completed the transfer of designated properties to the authority, allegedly flouting mandatory provisions.
The housing authority has sought criminal proceedings in the first phase, alleging that the developers effectively cheated the government by withholding plots and flats that were required to be handed over to Mhada. The proposed crackdown is significant as the inclusive housing policy is aimed at ensuring a share of private real estate development is reserved for affordable housing.
The next course of action will depend on discussions between Mhada and police.
