Maharashtra realty act may fix accountability for slum redevelopers

As per amendments to Rera, builders won't be allowed to collect more than 10% of booking amount

Maharashtra is likely to make redevelopers of slums accountable in the state Real Estate Regulation and Development Act (Rera) which is expected to become effective from May 1.

"Many slum developers have made people vacate their homes but have not given them proper houses after many months or years. We were told with the Rera, even slum dwellers can challenge the builders," said a prominent developer in Mumbai who did not want to be quoted.

He said in the central act, the section dealing with slums is not there, as NCR does not have a major issue.

"But in Mumbai,