Days after the sudden collapse of Chunniwala Building at Chira Bazar left 17 families homeless, affected residents have once again submitted their documents at the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) main office on Thursday. This step, officials confirmed, was necessary to verify the eligibility of each tenant and allot them temporary homes.

Sources said that MHADA officials assured the residents that they would be shifted to transit accommodations within the next three to four days. “As per residents’ request, the families will be accommodated at a transit building in Ghodapdeo,” said a higher official from MHADA.

For the families who lost not just their shelter but also their belongings in the collapse, the assurance brings a measure of relief. Over the past 10 days, many had been forced to take refuge with relatives and neighbours. While no lives were lost in the incident, the uncertainty of daily living has weighed heavily on the displaced.