Slum rehabilitation scheme-
clevyrosario
(Querist) 29 January 2015
This query is : Resolved
Dear Sirs
I need some legal advice. We had purchased a tenement in a chawl in 1981 which was built by one of the person who used to cultivate the land. This land belonged to some Church society. Later on, the farmer became the owner of the land. From 1981 to 2012, we used to pay rent to him and we have the receipts for that.
In the latter part of 2012, this farmer sold the land to a developer and informed us that we have to deal with the developer directly. This developer is saying that the land comes under the SRA scheme whereas we the original inhabitants are disputing that. This place was not even in a dilapidated state nor was hindering the development of new facilities. It was just a plot of land with many chawls.
We want to negotiate with the developer to give us atleast 350sq feet for single room tenements and 700 sq feet for double room tenements. But he is adamant and insists that all will get 350 sq feet only. What can be done by us to prevent this injustice? How can we find out whether this area really comes under Slum Rehabilitation Authority scheme or not?
Since I am a novice in the above mentioned scheme, I would really appreciate your advice in the same so that I can take the correct decisions. Thanks in advance for your co-operation.
P. Venu
(Expert) 30 January 2015
You may seek information from local authorities under RTI Act whether you building have been classified as slum and is covered by the Slum Rehabilitation Scheme.
ajay sethi
(Expert) 30 January 2015
th builder cannot redevelop the chawl without consent of 70%of inhabitants. you can bargain with the builder for bigger flat. check whether your area has been declared as slum or not .
malipeddi jaggarao
(Expert) 31 January 2015
You can take clues out of the guidance given by the two experts above and go ahead by gathering the required information - either on simple application or an application under RTI Act.
clevyrosario
(Querist) 01 February 2015
Thank you very much Sirs for your responses. May God bless you.
T. Kalaiselvan, Advocate
(Expert) 01 February 2015
experts above have explained well, you can take their advise and proceed with the further guidance of a local lawyer, if need be.
