Maharashtra MLAs are all set to get the tallest residential tower in Nariman Point after the state government approved the design of the reconstruction of the 50-storey Manora MLA Hostel.
According to DNA, the Maharashtra Government has approved the design of reconstruction with the floor space index (FSI) of 5.6. The bhoomipoojan of the proposed project is scheduled on Tuesday by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. An official told the leading daily, "Each MLA and MLC will get 1,000 sq ft carpet of residential area, where 300-350 sq ft space can be used for office plus a residence for a personal assistant of the respective MLA and MLC. The choice of the office area will depend upon the respective MLA and MLC."
The official further stated that recently they have got the commencement certificate up to the plinth with the approved FSI of 5.4. "We want the FSI of 6.4 for this ambitious residential project. So far Maharashtra Government has granted the FSI of 5.38 to its own building. Once we get the approval, the additional floors will be loaded over these buildings at Nariman Point. The project will be completed in the next 30 months. The total land area of Manora MLA Hostel is 3.32 acre. We will also provide state-of-the-art facilities such as gym, yoga room, recreation centre, shops and small offices for various government departments like railway for booking tickets. Besides, each floor will also have a lounge and a medical room. The total constructions area of this project will be 10 lakh sq ft area," the official told DNA.
The new Manora will have two towers and 800 flats. It will take approximately four to five years to build. The state government is planning to sign an agreement with National Buildings Construction Corporation Ltd, a central public sector enterprise, as project management consultant. To facilitate their participation in the legislature and constituency-related work, free accommodation in Mumbai is provided to members of the legislative assembly (MLAs). The 288 MLAs and 78 members of the legislative council can stay at government hostels at Backbay (called Akashwani), Nariman Point (Manora) and Colaba (Majestic). Manora, which has 336 flats in four towers, was demolished because it was dilapidated and will be replaced with two multi-storeyed towers with 800 flats of 400 and 600 square feet.
