Woman gets flat in redvpt project after yrs-long fight
The Free Press Journal|June 16, 2024
Satya Shetty, a widow in her late 50s, had lived in her MHADA flat for many years and the apartment held memories of her late husband, besides countless moments that had defined her life.
BHALCHANDRA CHORGHADE
Woman gets flat in redvpt project after yrs-long fight

In 1995, the society in which she lived in Shell Colony, Chembur, decided to go for redevelopment after taking permission from MHADA. Shetty and other residents vacated their flats, hoping to get a better home after a few years.

Years passed, and while her neighbours moved into their new flats, Shetty, who had moved to Udupi, was left waiting. The redevelopment was completed, and keys were handed over to everyone but her. Confused and disheartened, she visited the MHADA office repeatedly. Each time she was met with vague assurances and bureaucratic red tape.

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