Bombay High Court highlights inadequate design and enforcement flaws in Mumbai's slum rehabilitation buildings, prioritizing health and migrant worker housing.

The Bombay High Court raised alarms over "vertical slums" in Mumbai, criticizing the design of slum rehabilitation buildings for poor ventilation and overcrowding, which could harm residents' health. The court emphasized the need for better enforcement of the Maharashtra Slum Area Act and suggested low-cost housing for migrant workers. It instructed parties to provide input for review and will reconvene on October 15, following a Supreme Court directive.

September 20, 2024
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