Slum rehabilitation can give families a permanent, legal home in a proper building, but only when the project is planned well and the right developer is chosen. We work with slum residents’ societies and landowners to make SRA projects viable, transparent and fair.
How an SRA scheme works
Under the Slum Rehabilitation Scheme, run by the Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) and governed in Mumbai by Regulation 33(10) of DCPR 2034, a developer builds homes for eligible slum residents at no cost to them. In return, the developer gets additional buildable area to construct flats for sale, which pays for the project.
- Residents form a proposed co-operative housing society.
- At least 51% of eligible residents consent and appoint a developer.
- The SRA verifies eligibility and approves the scheme.
- Residents move to transit accommodation or receive rent while the rehab building is built.
- Eligible families receive their new homes; the sale building follows.
Who is eligible?
- Residents who can prove their structure existed on or before 1 January 2000 are entitled to a free rehab home, generally of 300 sq. ft. carpet area.
- Residents of structures built between 1 January 2000 and 1 January 2011 can get a home on payment of a fixed amount set by the government (₹2.5 lakh at the time the scheme was announced).
Eligibility is proved through documents such as electoral rolls, electricity bills and photo-pass records, so it is worth organising these early.
How Mungekar Realty helps
- Assessing whether a slum plot is viable for an SRA scheme
- Helping residents’ committees evaluate developers on track record and financial strength, not just promises
- Advising landowners whose land is occupied by slums on their options
- Keeping the process transparent so that residents understand each step
Discuss your SRA project
This page gives general information. SRA rules, eligibility dates and charges are set by the government and change from time to time; please confirm the current position with the SRA or a lawyer before making decisions.