Mumbai: Tuesday October 8 will bring happiness and relief to hundreds of Mumbaikars dreaming of owning a home. MHADA announced the results of its computerized housing lottery for 2,030 flats. At least 1.3 lakh applicants are trying their luck in this season.
Some houses have generated a lot of interest, especially those built by private builders for MHADA. In buildings redeveloped under Development Control Regulation 33(5), Nehru Nagar, Kurla The project of 14 flats received 4,026 entries. One Oshiwara The one-flat project received 765 applications, while the two-flat project in Siddharth Nagar, Goregaon received 749 bidders. two flats in Kannamvar NagarVikhroli attracted 620 candidates.
Their carpet area ranges from 32 square meters (344 sq ft) to 45 square meters (484 sq ft) – and one plan has over 650 square feet. Flat rates range from Rs 32 lakh to Rs 1 crore.
Mumbai Mirror visited four of the most sought-after apartments – Saket Society in Siddharth Nagar Goregaon, Sandipani Shikshak in Oshiwara, Swanand Building in Nehru Nagar, Kurla, and Building 10D in Kannamwar Nagar, Vikhroli.
Maximum 765 applications were received for a flat in Oshiwara. This 32 square meter (344 sq ft) 1RK apartment is located on the 6th floor of Sandipani Shikshak (Shridham Splendor) building. The compact no-frills flat has two rooms – a small bedroom and a large hall with a kitchen platform at one end. A half room next to the hall can serve as a dining space. The bathroom-cum-toilet is fully fitted with western seating tiles.
“This house is ideal for a small family, like a young couple with a small child,” said an MHADA engineer. “The metro runs under the building, markets and schools are nearby.” This LIG (Low Income Group) flat is priced at a competitive Rs 60 lakh.
However, there was a 4 feet wide gap in the false ceiling through which a constant stream of water dripped into the hall, surprising even MHADA engineers as the apartment was opened 18 months after it was handed over by the developer. “The lottery winner will get possession after the necessary repair work is completed to ensure that the flat is in a fit condition to live in,” said an MHADA official.
Vikhroli’s flat was airy, spacious and well maintained. The price of this apartment of approximately 450 square feet is Rs 51 lakh. In Saket, Goregaon, a MHADA flat of similar size is priced at Rs 70 lakh.
Sanjeev Jaiswal, vice-chairman and CEO of MHADA, said, “Tenments are much cheaper than similar flats offered by private developers. In fact, even within the same building, developers have sold flats at higher prices. MHADA values this This ensures that these flats are 20-30% lower than market rates. The high number of applications, up to Rs 700-800 for some flats, apart from affordability, strategic location, availability of metro stations, schools and other infrastructure. Due to price difference.
Since most of the flats are under LIG category, MHADA’s focus is on “keeping prices low”. So although no luxury amenities are included, essential basic amenities like water, electricity and basic parking are provided.
