Mumbai Realty
FIR filed against Royal Palms developer over 349 unhanded rehabilitation homes
An FIR was reported against Amir Park and Amusement Pvt Ltd, developer of Royal Palms in Aarey Colony, over 349 project-affected person tenements that were not handed over to the Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA). As of October 19, 2026, five of the scheme’s 12 planned rehabilitation buildings were reported incomplete.
| Location | Royal Palms, Aarey Colony, Goregaon, Mumbai |
|---|---|
| Developer | Amir Park and Amusement Pvt Ltd |
| FIR reported | October 17, 2026; Aarey police |
| Tenements at issue | 349 rehabilitation tenements not handed over to the SRA |
| Scheme plan | 12 rehabilitation buildings and 10 sale-component buildings |
| Project history | Letter of intent issued in March 1996 |
FIR over unhanded tenements
An FIR was filed with Aarey police against the developer of the Royal Palms scheme in Aarey Colony, Goregaon, over its failure to hand over 349 tenements for project-affected persons (PAPs) to the SRA. The FIR was reported on October 17, 2026.
Mumbai North-West MP Ravindra Waikar said SRA officials informed him of the FIR at a meeting on Thursday, October 15. Waikar, of Shiv Sena, had complained to Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde the previous month, seeking an inquiry to trace the homes. Shinde also handles the housing portfolio.
The reports did not state the FIR number, specific charges or registration date. They also did not include a response from the developer.
What the scheme includes
The scheme, registered as Royal Palms at Aarey Colony, was developed by Amir Park and Amusement Pvt Ltd. Its letter of intent was issued in March 1996. The plan called for 12 rehabilitation buildings and 10 sale-component buildings.
Seven rehabilitation buildings were reported completed and granted occupancy certificates, with around 104 eligible slum residents rehabilitated. The remaining five rehabilitation buildings were reported incomplete, and 349 PAP tenements had not been handed to the SRA. The free rehabilitation tenement size was increased from 180 to 225 square feet.
Of the 10 sale-component buildings, five received occupancy certificates and five did not. ET Realty reported that residents in sale-component buildings without occupancy certificates had to pay double for civic amenities because the structures were deemed unauthorised.
Implications for residents and buyers
For eligible residents awaiting rehabilitation, the reported shortfall means 349 planned tenements remain unhanded to the SRA. Waikar alleged that flats intended for PAPs had been sold to ineligible slum dwellers and criticised the lack of action despite the BMC not issuing occupancy certificates.
For residents in sale-component buildings without occupancy certificates, the reported double civic-amenity charges illustrate a practical consequence of the buildings’ unauthorised status. The reports do not provide independent market analysis or establish any broader effect on property prices or buyer demand.
What happens next
Waikar sought an inquiry to trace the 349 PAP tenements. As of October 19, 2026, no inquiry deadline or result, Royal Palms-specific enforcement timetable, or completion and handover date had been reported.
Other redevelopment matters reported alongside the Royal Palms case—including cases involving Bhagat Singh Nagar, Koyna Nagar and Mayur Nagar—are separate proceedings and do not establish what action will follow in this case.
Frequently asked questions
Why was an FIR reported against the Royal Palms developer?
The FIR was filed over the failure to hand over 349 project-affected person tenements to the SRA.
Where is the Royal Palms scheme?
It is in Aarey Colony, Goregaon, Mumbai.
Who is identified as the developer?
Amir Park and Amusement Pvt Ltd is identified in reports as the developer.
How many rehabilitation buildings were completed?
Seven of the 12 planned rehabilitation buildings were reported completed and granted occupancy certificates; five were reported incomplete.
What is the reported impact on some sale-component residents?
Residents in sale-component buildings without occupancy certificates were reported to pay double for civic amenities because the structures were deemed unauthorised.
What happens next in the Royal Palms case?
Waikar sought an inquiry to trace the 349 tenements. As of October 19, 2026, no inquiry result or project-specific enforcement or handover timetable had been reported.