A Step Towards Redevelopment of Bandra (Wandre) Government Colony

The State Public Works Minister Honourable Mr Chandrakant Dada Patil informed during a press conference that the Government is positive towards availing own houses to the government employees staying in Bandra (Wandre) Government Colony. There will be an establishment of one committee to set criteria regarding this proposal. The committee will submit its report within one month and accordingly, the further decision will be taken. 

Advocate Anil Parab raised the issue in Lakshyavedhi regarding the provision of legal and own houses to the government employees staying in Bandra (East) colony, while answering this query, Mr Patil informed that the State Government will be positive towards availing own houses to the Government employees who have been the residents of Bandra Government colony. There will be an establishment of a separate committee to pursue further analysis and study regarding this proposal. The committee will be responsible to present a report of different factors such as the cost of the houses, the location of the houses, etc. The committee will include Advocate Anil Parab, Mr Bhai Girkar, Mr Kiran Pawaskar, Smt Vidya Chavan, etc. The criteria will be set on trial and error and experimental basis for this project. 

Bandra Government Colony was established in 1959 and its construction continued till 1975. It is comprised of 96 acres of land and it has 4782 flats in total. This colony is 50 to 60 years old and thus, facing many severe drawbacks and problems. The colony has some major problems, including wall cracks and rusting of the iron rods.  Actually, 5 buildings in the colony are declared risky to stay and its repair expenses are unaffordable, therefore, 452 flat owners are shifted in alternate building on a temporary basis. In this situation, it is necessary to address the issue of the government employees who have been residents of the Bandra Government Colony. Advocate Anil Parab raised the request to avail permanent houses to the Government employees. The Public Works Department Minister, Honourable Mr Chandrakant Dada Patil reacted positively on it and replied that the government is positively working towards providing comfortable, modern houses to the government employees and to accomplish the redevelopment of the Bandra Government Colony. 

Other members present during the discussion were Mr Kiran Pawaskar, Mr Vinayak Mete, Mr Bhai Girkar, and Smt Vidhya Chavan, etc.

Revenue Minister, Mr Chandrakant Dada Patil has shown an optimistic approach towards the redevelopment of Bandra Government Colony. His decision to appoint a separate committee to study the proposal and further analysis demonstrate his systematic and intellectual approach towards his work. Mr Chandrakant Dada Patil is handling multiple departments in the state productively and his attitude to accomplish maximum work and projects is highly promising and appreciable. He has also presented his respect, care, and gratitude for the government employees by addressing their issues instantaneously. The redevelopment of the Bandra Colony will be beneficial for the government employees to a great extent.