Supreme Court Directs Performance Audit Of Maharashtra Slum Areas Act, Raises Concerns With Its Working

The Supreme Court of India has ordered a performance audit of the Maharashtra Slum Areas (Improvement, Clearance, and Redevelopment) Act, 1971, due to concerns about its effectiveness and implementation. The court highlighted issues such as delays in development projects, the complex process of slum identification, and the manipulation by developers. It noted significant litigation under the Act, indicating a need for a review to ensure the law achieves its intended purpose of improving living conditions for slum dwellers. The court requested the Bombay High Court to initiate this audit.