Navi Mumbai: Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule Orders Rehabilitation Plan Within A Month For 24 Affected Belpada Families After Demolition Drive

Mumbai, October 28, 2026: Maharashtra's Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule has ordered officials to complete a rehabilitation plan for 24 families impacted by a recent demolition drive in Belpada, Navi Mumbai, within a month. This directive followed a review meeting where the minister emphasized the need for strict adherence to government resolutions regarding properties on government land.

Bawankule's instructions came after the death of a local tribal resident during the demolition. The minister directed officials to identify eligible settlements, create a record of affected families, and submit this list to the district collector. A finalized rehabilitation plan must be prepared within the stipulated time frame.

The minister stressed that government resolutions should be followed diligently when removing settlements from acquired land. He also directed district collectors to ensure all planning and development authorities adhere to the government resolution under the 'Housing for All' scheme. Violations would result in accountability being assigned to the responsible officials.

For the 24 affected families in Belpada, Bawankule asked officials to locate nearby government land for their relocation. Additionally, he directed them to explore providing plots and financial assistance of Rs 2.5 lakh per family through schemes like Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, the Housing for All initiative, or funds from the District Mineral Foundation.

Furthermore, CIDCO was instructed to consider financial aid for the deceased family and explore the possibility of offering contractual employment to one family member, as per relevant rules. The district collector was tasked with inspecting CIDCO areas and taking corrective action against any parties responsible for damaging government property.