79A process, step by step
The legal way to select a developer — meetings, tenders, consents and timelines under the Section 79A directives.
Knowledge hub
Redevelopment guides written for members, not lawyers
Everything your general body will ask about society redevelopment in Mumbai — the legal process, the building rules and the paperwork — in plain language.
Plain-language guides explain every stage of housing society redevelopment in Mumbai — from the Section 79A process to DCPR 2034 rules, developer selection, agreement red flags, possession and corpus. The 79A route requires a written requisition from one-fifth of members and 51% approval at a special general body meeting. The guides are written for committee members and residents, not lawyers, and are free to read.
DCPR 2034 explained
FSI, fungible area, TDR and incentive rules — the regulations that decide what your plot can get.
Society regulations & bye-laws
Quorums, consents and committee duties during redevelopment — so no member can challenge the process later.
Checklists & downloads
Document checklists for every stage — from feasibility and tender to agreement and possession.
FAQ & glossary
Corpus, hardship compensation, fungible FSI, IOD, CC, OC, PAAA — every redevelopment term decoded.
Conveyance & deemed conveyance
Why land title decides everything — documents, process and timelines.
Self vs builder redevelopment
An honest comparison of control, funding, risk and returns — both sides.
How to choose a developer
A method for shortlisting and selecting — not a gut feeling.
Red flags in a DA
The 15 clauses managing committees most often miss — and regret.
Agreement clause library
Every important DA clause explained in plain language, clause by clause.
Common agreement mistakes
Verbal promises, guarantee gaps, weak timelines — and how to avoid them.
Builder delayed? What to do
Notices, RERA complaints, guarantees — the practical order of remedies.
Myths vs facts
"Only old buildings qualify." "Highest offer is best." Tested against reality.
Transit & construction
Rent, approvals, demolition and how members stay protected while building.
Possession & corpus
Taking possession with the OC, the corpus payout, snagging and handover.
Society vs apartment association
Co-operative society or condominium? How ownership, governance and redevelopment differ.
Car parking rules
Who owns the parking, how it's allotted, and protecting it in redevelopment.
Standard amenities
The amenities to insist on and write into the development agreement.
Society records & share certificate
Your proof of membership, duplicate share certificates and the records that matter.
Refuge area & fire safety
Refuge floors, open space and fire NOC — safety areas a builder can't sell.
What other reference sections are available?
- Government policies & GRs — the government resolutions, DCPR regulations and rules behind redevelopment, explained in plain language with the official source for each.
- Judgments & case law — what Mumbai's courts have held on majority vs minority, terminating a developer, delay, defects and members' rights.
- Frauds & member protection — the common redevelopment traps and the practical safeguards that keep your society and members protected.
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