Floor Space Index

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The inadequate infrastructure in this world’s second most densely populated city – where 52 per cent of the population lives in slums – will be under increased pressure from the boost to commercial and industrial activities. (Representational image)

Opening of NDZ may not bring affordable houses

The government has targeted building 12 lakh houses in the ‘housing for all’ scheme in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) and 5 lakh in Mumbai city.

26 Apr 2018 4:26 AM

There is also a proposal to grant 5 FSI for commercial purposes to encourage business activity in the city is also in the reckoning.

Increase in fsi can worsen congestion

These steps that sources believe are pro-builder lobby will increase the built-up area and the city’s population.

22 Apr 2018 4:09 AM

At present, the redevelopment of the buildings near Vile Parle, Santacruz, Kurla and Ghatkopar is not possible as they fall in air flight zone.

Relief for buildings in funnel zone

State is considering giving TDR elsewhere to give relief to 6k buildings.

15 Mar 2018 4:11 AM

The Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) has extended the deferment of payment of premium facility to the builders for Fungible Floor Space Index (FSI). (Representational Image)

Deferment payment facility extended to SRA project builders

The move may be beneficial for builders but if they default on payment after consumption of FSI, it could adversely affect home buyers.

06 Feb 2018 5:27 AM

The traffic issue is also getting worse day by day. So allowing premium FSI will put more burdens on the infrastructure, sources told. ( Photo: Mrugesh bandiwadkar)

Allowing premium FSI in island city will increase burden on infrastructure

The urban development department has issued a draft notification on Tuesday to allow the premium FSI.

11 Jan 2018 2:50 AM

The NITI Aayog has also recommended releasing substantial chunks of urban land belonging to central and state governments that have remained unused or have been encroached upon.

‘Review floor space norms’

In certain states, the term FSI is used, while FAR is the norm in other states.

17 Sep 2017 2:43 AM

The premium on houses for the Economically Weaker Section and the Lower Income Group varies from 40 per cent to 55 per cent.

Pay premium in lieu of flats: Government to realtors

Housing minister Prakash Mehta said that the decision had been taken to ease out the development of the old buildings.

02 Jun 2017 12:50 AM

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