India, Oct. 9 -- Hundreds of residents moving into a low-cost housing project in Shirdhon, in Dombivali, are finding that promises made by the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) have been no more than tall claims.

Phase one of the project, which comprises over 7,000 flats, is complete, and nearly 1,000 home owners have moved in. But, much to their dismay, the township lacks basic amenities such as proper roads, transportation facilities, schools and hospitals in its vicinity.

Residents allotted flats in the Shirdhon project say they were tempted by MHADA's promotional material. One MHADA video says, "Find your dream home at Shirdhon with the MHADA Konkan Board! Strategically located and packed with modern comfort...