Naigaon BDD Chawl Project survey stalled
Residents of Naigoan Bombay Development Directorate (BDD) Chawls stalled the survey work initiated by deputy collector on Monday.
Their main demand was that the survey should be conducted by the Public Works Department (PWD) and not by deputy collector for MHADA.
Yogesh Mhase, CEO of MHADA (Mumbai), said, "Already the demand of carrying out surveys through PWD has been accepted by the state government. Also, an agreement with tenants for the new houses has been approved. However, the GR has not been issued so far. As soon as the GR comes, the work will be initiated. PWD doing the survey will only ease our work and we don't have any problem with that. Ultimately the new building work should begin is what we aim."
People gathered in large numbers on Monday opposing the survey work. In order to avoid a huge crowd considering the present Covid-19 situation, MHADA decided to wait for some more time.
Politicians from Shiv Sena, Congress and other parties were present at the time of the survey.
Rahul Shewale, Shiv Sena MP told the media, "In next few days, a meeting with the Chief Minister will be held regarding the demands raised by the residents along with carrying out a survey by PWD. Surely a solution to this problem will come out. The state government is determined to carry out this redevelopment project as earliest as possible."
Construction works for redevelopment of Naigoan BDD chawl has not moved an inch despite four years passed.