Redevelopment questions, answered simply.

Start with property/title records, member data, the applicable planning authority and an independent feasibility process. Before comparing developer promises, understand what the plot can actually support and what the Society needs.

There is no single universal answer for every project. As a governance practice, an independent PMC / architect / competent consultant can help establish feasibility, tender scope and comparable evaluation before developer selection. Follow the current cooperative-housing procedure and your Society approvals.

Feasibility is the technical and commercial study of title, plot area, road/access, applicable FSI/TDR, existing member obligations, buildability, permissions, costs, sale potential, timelines and key risks. It should explain assumptions, not just show a headline FSI.

Conveyance transfers title of the land/building to the Society. Maharashtra’s Co-operation Department identifies non-availability of conveyance as a major redevelopment hurdle and provides a deemed-conveyance route where applicable.

Do not build the process around a Registrar “NOC”. The Maharashtra Co-operation Department issued a 4 November 2025 circular directing Registrars not to issue “No objection” for cooperative-housing-society redevelopment. Use the applicable Society and statutory procedure instead.

In self-redevelopment the Society acts as the project owner/promoter instead of granting the entire redevelopment to an outside developer. It requires stronger title, finance, professional-team, procurement, approval, compliance and construction controls.

FSI / FAR is a planning ratio used to relate permissible floor area to the relevant plot area. The exact calculation depends on the applicable rulebook, authority, road, plot conditions, scheme and deductions.

No. Theoretical entitlement and actually consumable FSI can differ because of setbacks, access, fire requirements, height restrictions, plot shape, parking, reservations, aviation/CRZ or other authority conditions.

Greater Mumbai development is primarily governed through MCGM’s DCPR 2034 framework, subject to current amendments, scheme-specific rules and property conditions.

Do not assume one authority for all Navi Mumbai properties. Depending on the plot, the route may involve NMMC, CIDCO, Panvel / NAINA or another planning authority. Identify the authority before relying on an FSI calculation.

A common scope, deadline and evidence format makes bids easier to compare and reduces the risk that different bidders are evaluated on different assumptions.

A two-envelope process can help evaluate capability before price influences technical scoring. It is a governance method, not a universal statutory rule for every procurement. Use the procedure declared in the tender.

For a transparent Society process, bid receipt, custody and opening should follow the declared procedure, with records, attendance and minutes. Avoid unilateral/private opening because it creates avoidable disputes about integrity and equal treatment.

Not necessarily. A Society can use a quality-and-cost framework where experience, methodology, team, references and commercial reasonableness are compared under pre-declared criteria. The tender should state the framework before evaluation.

Comparable redevelopment experience, team qualifications, local authority knowledge, methodology, references, conflicts of interest, scope exclusions, fee structure and who will actually work on the project.

It is a written disclosure of material professional, financial, referral, family or business relationships that could affect independent evaluation or advice. It helps the Society decide whether recusal or additional safeguards are needed.

There is no single universal “developer licence” that replaces project-level title, permissions, professional appointments, finance, tax, MahaRERA and construction compliance. The obligations depend on the entity, project and location.

Title, access, planning authority, zoning/reservation, FSI/buildability, encumbrances, landowner rights, possession, costs, premiums/TDR, finance, marketability, tax and the exact rights being granted under the agreement.

Define the architect’s role in concept planning, statutory submissions, consultant coordination, revisions, CC/OC support, deliverables, timelines, exclusions, fees and authority liaison before appointment.

Where project registration is required under RERA/MahaRERA, registration and ongoing promoter obligations should be assessed before marketing, booking or sale activity. MahaRERA provides project-registration and update workflows for promoters.

MahaRERA has issued guidance/orders dealing with registration of the sale component of redevelopment projects. Applicability and required documents should be checked for the specific project before marketing or sale.

A CC is an authority permission allowing construction to commence to the extent and stages sanctioned. The exact format and stage conditions depend on the planning authority and approved proposal.

An OC is issued after completion/inspection when the authority is satisfied with applicable requirements for occupation. It is a major project-closure and possession checkpoint.

NMMC’s Town Planning Department handles building/development proposal approvals and occupancy certificates within its jurisdiction, while CIDCO separately provides building-permission systems and checklists for applicable areas. Always identify the plot authority first.

A DA records the development rights, responsibilities, consideration/benefits, timelines, protections, default consequences and other project terms between the relevant parties. The exact instrument must be drafted and vetted for the project.

PAAA commonly refers to the Permanent Alternate Accommodation Agreement used in redevelopment to document the member’s replacement premises and related rights/obligations. Project-specific drafting, stamp/registration treatment and legal review are essential.

Any POA should be limited to the project purpose and reviewed carefully. Avoid treating a broad, uncontrolled authority as a routine formality; define permitted acts, duration, safeguards and revocation/termination consequences with legal advice.

No. Stamp duty and registration treatment depend on the instrument, consideration, rights transferred, location and current Maharashtra rules. Identify the document first and verify the current treatment with the Registration & Stamps authority / legal professional.

No. Member entitlement can depend on the applicable scheme, existing lawful/eligible area, planning regulations, Society tender terms and negotiated commercial offer. Verify the basis instead of comparing only a percentage headline.

Check the executed member agreement/PAAA, possession/measurement records, transit-rent mechanism, shifting terms, bank/financial security where applicable, approved plans/project status, insurance/safety obligations and the documented vacating trigger.

The possession/occupation route should be aligned with the applicable authority permissions and legal documents. OC is a critical occupancy checkpoint; verify the exact project position before accepting possession.

Compare additional carpet, transit rent and escalation, corpus, shifting, specifications, parking, guarantees/security, approvals, construction period, grace/extension clauses, developer track record, finance capability and important exclusions - not just one headline benefit.