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IN PHOTOS: Mumbai's Patra Chawl residents protest over substandard MHADA flats

Updated On: 30 March, 2026 12:11 PM IST | Anushree Gaikwad

Residents of Siddharth Nagar’s Patra Chawl in Goregaon have begun an indefinite chain hunger strike, protesting against substandard construction in the long-delayed redevelopment project. They have raised serious concerns over leakages, falling plaster, hollow walls, poor-quality doors, incomplete work, and inadequate parking facilities. (PICS/ Manjeet Thakur, Anushree Gaikwad)

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Residents of Siddharth Nagar’s Patra Chawl in Goregaon have begun an indefinite chain hunger strike, protesting against substandard construction in the long-delayed redevelopment project. They have raised serious concerns over leakages, falling plaster, hollow walls, poor-quality doors, incomplete work, and inadequate parking facilities. (PICS/ Manjeet Thakur, Anushree Gaikwad)

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Residents of Siddharth Nagar’s Patra Chawl in Goregaon have begun an indefinite chain hunger strike, protesting against substandard construction in the long-delayed redevelopment project. They have raised serious concerns over leakages, falling plaster, hollow walls, poor-quality doors, incomplete work, and inadequate parking facilities. (PICS/ Manjeet Thakur, Anushree Gaikwad)
<p>The Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) took over the Patra Chawl redevelopment project in 2018. PIC/ ANUSHREE GAIKWAD</p>

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The Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) took over the Patra Chawl redevelopment project in 2018. PIC/ ANUSHREE GAIKWAD

<p>Originally initiated in 2008, the project has faced repeated delays. PIC/ MANJEET THAKUR</p>

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Originally initiated in 2008, the project has faced repeated delays. PIC/ MANJEET THAKUR

<p>On March 10, MHADA began the allotment of rehabilitation flats following approval from the Bombay High Court. PIC/ ANUSHREE GAIKWAD</p>

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On March 10, MHADA began the allotment of rehabilitation flats following approval from the Bombay High Court. PIC/ ANUSHREE GAIKWAD

<p>Residents allege safety risks and poor construction by the authorities. PIC/ ANUSHREE GAIKWAD</p>

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Residents allege safety risks and poor construction by the authorities. PIC/ ANUSHREE GAIKWAD

<p>Authorities maintain that the flats are ready and most agreement-related issues have been addressed, but residents on hunger strike insist the homes remain unsafe and incomplete, demanding that defects be fixed and agreements signed before possession. PICS/ ANUSHREE GAIKWAD</p>

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Authorities maintain that the flats are ready and most agreement-related issues have been addressed, but residents on hunger strike insist the homes remain unsafe and incomplete, demanding that defects be fixed and agreements signed before possession. PICS/ ANUSHREE GAIKWAD

<p>Mumbai North West MP Ravindra Waikar has written to MHADA CEO Sanjeev Jaiswal, flagging violations of the tripartite agreement (PAAA). PIC/ MANJEET THAKUR</p>

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Mumbai North West MP Ravindra Waikar has written to MHADA CEO Sanjeev Jaiswal, flagging violations of the tripartite agreement (PAAA). PIC/ MANJEET THAKUR

<p>The MP also flagged unexecuted DA and PAAA. PIC/ MANJEET THAKUR</p>

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The MP also flagged unexecuted DA and PAAA. PIC/ MANJEET THAKUR

<p>The protester alleged that promised amenities have not been provided despite waiting for nearly two decades. PIC/ ANUSHREE GAIKWAD</p>

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The protester alleged that promised amenities have not been provided despite waiting for nearly two decades. PIC/ ANUSHREE GAIKWAD

<p>Residents say that there were even rent compensation delays since 2014. PIC/ MANJEET THAKUR</p>

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Residents say that there were even rent compensation delays since 2014. PIC/ MANJEET THAKUR

<p>Wall leakage issue in the newly redeveloped MHADA flats. PIC/ Special Arrangement</p>

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Wall leakage issue in the newly redeveloped MHADA flats. PIC/ Special Arrangement

<p>Residents have reported falling plaster, raising concerns over site safety and poor construction quality. PIC/ Special Arrangement</p>

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Residents have reported falling plaster, raising concerns over site safety and poor construction quality. PIC/ Special Arrangement

<p>Vice President and CEO of MHADA Sanjeev Jaiswal said the draft PAAA has been approved by court-appointed observers and that the flats have been ready for nearly a year, while alleging that a few residents are opposing the move and blocking others from taking possession. PIC/ Special Arrangement</p>

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Vice President and CEO of MHADA Sanjeev Jaiswal said the draft PAAA has been approved by court-appointed observers and that the flats have been ready for nearly a year, while alleging that a few residents are opposing the move and blocking others from taking possession. PIC/ Special Arrangement

<p>Chunks of plaster and concrete that have fallen from the building add to safety concerns raised by residents. (PIC/ SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT)</p>

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Chunks of plaster and concrete that have fallen from the building add to safety concerns raised by residents. (PIC/ SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT)

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