Mumbai News: 663 Goregaon Patra Chawl Residents Allotted Rehab Homes After 16-Year Wait In MHADA Lottery

The long-standing wait of nearly 16 years for houses by the members of the Siddharth Nagar (Patra Chawl) Co-operative Housing Society in Goregaon (West) finally came to an end on Friday April 4. A computerized lottery draw was successfully conducted by the Mumbai Housing and Area Development Board of MHADA for allotting rehabilitation tenements to 663  original occupants. 

The lottery program was held at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Hall in Goregaon (West), through the RAT (Randomized Allotment of Tenement) computerized system, eligible members were allotted the number of their rehab tenement, including details such as building number, wing, and floor, in a transparent and systematic manner.

Milind Borikar, Choef Officer Mumbai Board of MHADA emphasized that based on the demands of the society, MHADA has approved the installation of a solar power system for the housing society, and planning for the same is currently underway. In addition, MHADA will also provide gym equipment for the society's fitness center.

The project received its Occupancy Certificate (OC) on April 1, 2025. Although the Development Control and Promotion Regulations (DCPR) mandate 412 parking spaces, the board has arranged for a total of 686 parking spots, ensuring one dedicated parking space per tenement.

Borikar also announced that if beneficiaries require any structural repairs within one year of taking possession, MHADA will ensure such services are provided free of cost through appointed contractors. Moreover, even though the possession process has commenced, rent compensation will continue to be provided to all members until May 2025. Since January 2018, MHADA has so far disbursed Rs 129 crore as rent compensation.

All 663 beneficiaries whose names were declared in the lottery will receive their possession letters and keys starting Monday, April 7, 2025, from the office of the Executive Engineer, Goregaon Division, Mumbai Board, at MHADA headquarters in Bandra East.