The Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) took over the Patra Chawl redevelopment project in 2018. PIC/ ANUSHREE GAIKWAD

Originally initiated in 2008, the project has faced repeated delays. PIC/ MANJEET THAKUR

On March 10, MHADA began the allotment of rehabilitation flats following approval from the Bombay High Court. PIC/ ANUSHREE GAIKWAD

Residents allege safety risks and poor construction by the authorities. PIC/ ANUSHREE GAIKWAD

Authorities maintain that the flats are ready and most agreement-related issues have been addressed, but residents on hunger strike insist the homes remain unsafe and incomplete, demanding that defects be fixed and agreements signed before possession. PICS/ ANUSHREE GAIKWAD

Mumbai North West MP Ravindra Waikar has written to MHADA CEO Sanjeev Jaiswal, flagging violations of the tripartite agreement (PAAA). PIC/ MANJEET THAKUR

The MP also flagged unexecuted DA and PAAA. PIC/ MANJEET THAKUR

The protester alleged that promised amenities have not been provided despite waiting for nearly two decades. PIC/ ANUSHREE GAIKWAD

Residents say that there were even rent compensation delays since 2014. PIC/ MANJEET THAKUR

Wall leakage issue in the newly redeveloped MHADA flats. PIC/ Special Arrangement

Residents have reported falling plaster, raising concerns over site safety and poor construction quality. PIC/ Special Arrangement

Vice President and CEO of MHADA Sanjeev Jaiswal said the draft PAAA has been approved by court-appointed observers and that the flats have been ready for nearly a year, while alleging that a few residents are opposing the move and blocking others from taking possession. PIC/ Special Arrangement

Chunks of plaster and concrete that have fallen from the building add to safety concerns raised by residents. (PIC/ SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT)