Bombay High Court Clears Way for Cluster Redevelopment of Bandra Reclamation and Adarsh Nagar
The court upheld the state’s single-developer policy while the government agreed to a four-week pause before issuing a work order to allow appeals.
Overview
- The Bombay High Court dismissed petitions on Thursday, removing legal obstacles to integrated redevelopment of the 98.27-acre Bandra Reclamation and 34.33-acre Adarsh Nagar layouts.
- The state relies on Government Resolutions dated April 25 and December 15, 2025 that direct cluster redevelopment of MHADA layouts of 20 acres or more through a single private construction and development agency.
- Reports identify Adani Properties as the highest bidder in the completed tender for the construction and development agency, though the court noted the government will delay issuing the work order for four weeks.
- Cooperative societies challenged the policy under Article 300A, arguing it forces mergers, removes required consent safeguards, risks relocation of sea-facing residents, and could dilute society funds and individual redevelopment rights.
- Both layouts were built by MHADA in the 1950s–60s and include thousands of ageing units; the court’s decision favors coordinated planning but leaves a narrow window for Supreme Court review and could set a precedent for Mumbai’s wider renewal strategy.