Meeting with Smt. Jayshree Bhoj (IAS), Environment Secretary
On June 2, 2025, a CREDAI-MCHI delegation led by President Shri Domnic Romell and Secretary Shri Dhaval Ajmera met with the Hon. Secretary, Environment, Smt. Jayshree Bhoj (I.A.S.) to discuss two key issues:
- The formation of the MCZMA Committee, and
- Projects stalled due to the NGT Bhopal Order.
During the meeting, Hon. Secretary Bhoj assured the delegation that the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF) would expedite hearings once the legal proceedings in the Hon’ble Supreme Court are concluded. She further affirmed that the State MoEF will adhere to the final directions of the Hon’ble Supreme Court.
Regarding the MCZMA Committee, she assured the delegation of a speedy resolution under the guidance of Hon. Minister for MoEF, Smt. Pankaja Munde.
Meeting with Smt. Sujata Saunik (IAS), Chief Secretary on June 11, 2025
A meeting was held on June 11, 2025, with Smt. Sujata Saunik (IAS), Chief Secretary. The meeting was attended by:
- Shri Domnic Romell, President
- Shri Dhaval Ajmera, Secretary
- Shri Pritam Chivukula, Vice President
- Shri Keval Valambhia, Chief Operating Officer
Key Suggestions Presented for Strengthening RERA Implementation by Industry Associations:
- Strict enforcement of agreement cancellations in accordance with RERA provisions
- Repeal of the Maharashtra Ownership Flats Act (MOFA) to eliminate overlap with RERA
- Issuance of Revenue Recovery Orders for effective recovery of dues
- Expedited project registration and approval processes
- Mechanism to filter out non-maintainable complaints at the initial stage
- Addressing delays in building plan approvals
- Operationalization of Section 32 of the RERA Act
- Proposed amendments to the RERA Act to enhance regulatory effectiveness
Meeting Summary with Dr. Mahendra P. Kalyankar (IAS), Chief Executive Officer, Slum Rehabilitation Authority
A meeting was held on June 24, 2025, with Dr. Mahendra P. Kalyankar (IAS), Chief Executive Officer, SRA. The meeting was attended by:
- Shri Domnic Romell, President
- Shri Paarth Mehta, Senior Vice President
- Shri Gurminder Singh Seera, Joint Treasurer
- Shri Ricardo Romell, Committee Member
- Shri Keval Valambhia, Chief Operating Officer
A discussion was held with CEO, SRA, regarding the submission of a written representation on the following key issues:
Topics for Written Representation:
- The 9-meter road requirement under the PTC scheme.
- The impact of the new Housing Policy on ongoing and future SRA rehabilitation projects.
Announcements by the Hon. CEO:
- Biometric Digitization:Full biometric digitization of Annexure 2 to be completed by December 2025.
- Biometric Verification:Biometric verification for SRA annexures to be carried out prior to development, in accordance with a density norm of 650.
Concrete Proposals Invited For:
- Rehabilitation of Project Affected Persons (PAPs)on sloping land and under the Airport Rehabilitation Program.
- Stamp duty concessionsfor senior citizens under the Housing for All
Additional Discussion Points:
- Achieving parity in commercial parking regulationsand addressing BMC deferments.
- Making a representation to the Hon. Chief Minister to request simplification in the approval process for relocating religious structureswithin redevelopment layouts.