India, Nov. 29 -- The state government on Friday approved the acquisition of three long-stalled redevelopment projects in Byculla after developers failed to complete construction for years and stopped paying transit rent, leaving tenants in hardship. The state has also directed MHADA to initiate criminal action against the developers involved and blacklist them.

A government resolution (GR) was issued on Friday, stating that the state will acquire Taumbawala Building, Deji Dharsi Building, and Zohra Mansion-located on Fourth Peer Khan Street in Nagpada and collectively spread across 1,532.63 sq. m.-to complete their redevelopment through MHADA.

"The developer had completed construction up to 20 floors but failed to rehabilitate tenants ...