Bandra High Court Complex Gets Green Light, Encroachments To Be Rehabilitated

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Maharashtra Cabinet approves land transfer and slum resettlement plan for judicial hub

In a crucial move to expand judicial infrastructure in Mumbai, the Maharashtra Cabinet has approved the free transfer of reserved government land in Bandra (East) to the Public Works Department (PWD) for the construction of a new High Court complex. The decision clears the way for one of the city’s most anticipated public infrastructure projects, which had been stalled due to land encroachments.

The meeting, chaired by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, also waived ₹31.75 crore in slum rehabilitation charges that the PWD would have paid to the Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA), significantly reducing project costs.

Six-Phase Land Handover Underway

Out of the 90-acre government colony land, 30.16 acres have been earmarked for the High Court. The transfer is being executed in six phases:

Phases 1 & 2 (9.64 acres) are already completed
Phase 3 (4.09 acres) includes Gautam Nagar and Samata Nagar slums, which contain both residential and non-residential structures

As part of the state’s decision, 138 non-residential and 116 residential occupants will be rehabilitated under the SRA scheme, and their units will be constructed using funds from the MHADA-administered Slum Rehabilitation Corporation. The expenses for their relocation and resettlement will be entirely waived for the PWD, facilitating faster clearance of land.

Legal and Administrative Significance

The new High Court complex, once constructed, will address space and operational constraints in Mumbai’s existing judicial infrastructure. The facility is expected to house courtrooms, legal offices, and support amenities, making it a significant leap forward for the judicial delivery system in India’s financial capital.

Urban development experts have welcomed the move, especially the state’s decision to protect rights of eligible slum dwellers while expediting a long-pending judicial infrastructure project.