BJP Leaders Gopal Shetty, Ganesh Khankar Question BMC's 225 Sq Ft PAP Housing Policy, Seek Relief

Mumbai: Former BJP MP Gopal Shetty and the BJP group leader in the BMC, Ganesh Khankar, have expressed concerns over the BMC administration’s 2025 circular regarding the rehabilitation of project-affected persons (PAPs). The duo questioned the decision to maintain the 225-sq-ft housing entitlement for PAPs affected by projects constructed by entities outside the state, despite provisions for offering 300-sq-ft homes.

Shetty also highlighted the significant increase in charges for shop owners opting for residential accommodation, from Rs 654 per sq ft to Rs 6.25 lakh, arguing that this hike would impose an unfair financial burden on long-term residents of Mumbai. The administration has, however, agreed in principle to their demands and assured the leaders that a final decision will be made after discussions at a meeting of group leaders attended by the municipal commissioner.