The BMC's probe report into MHADA giving away a prime 5,564-sq-ft civic plot at Goregaon to a private society has revealed that MHADA did the transaction erroneously. Civic chief Ajoy Mehta had called for a probe into the 'goof-up' following mid-day's front-page report on November 5 about how the land was leased to the developer without BMC getting a single rupee for it. The probe report was submitted on November 30.

The plot of contention is on SV Road. In 2003, MHADA entered into an agreement with Sai Kripa co-operative housing society for the construction of a residential tower on CTS plot number 339 (19,654 sq ft) and 340 (5,564 sq ft). Now, a large commercial complex and residential building stands there. The complex has been developed by Asmi Developers. MHADA somehow gave the builder the land allegedly without taking the approval of, or paying compensation to BMC. After mid-day's report, Mehta ordered a probe.