While on Monday the residents of 19 dilapidated buildings near Elphinstone bridge were assured by the state government that they would be rehabilitated in the same area to facilitate the demolition and reconstruction of the bridge, just a few kilometres away, the residents of 15 buildings—who have been served eviction notices by the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA)—remain clueless about their future.
 
If the residents of Elphinstone are being heard and given justice, then why can’t the residents of Lalbaug be heard? If there is a disagreement between parties that is delaying redevelopment, they can certainly approach higher authorities. The authorities will be duty-bound to help them without bias. If this can be done for one group of residents, it should be done for others as well,” said local MLA Ajay Choudhary.

MHADA’s evacuation notice displayed inside the premises of Narayan Ashram Building No 6. Pics/Shadab Khan