The Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) will conduct a computerized lottery on August 6 for 2,640 residential flats in Mumbai. The draw is scheduled to begin at noon at Rangsharda Auditorium in Bandra. According to reports, the lottery was deferred from an earlier June schedule due to the Model Code of Conduct during Maharashtra Legislative Council elections, with MHADA stating the timing would be announced after the election process concluded.

Officials say the demand for this round is high, with 75,366 applications received for the 2,640 homes, averaging about 28.54 applications per flat. The scheme includes a mix of newly constructed units and housing provided through redevelopment arrangements, including flats received from developers under Development Control Regulations (DCR) 33(5) and 33(7), as well as unsold units from previous schemes.

The flats are spread across multiple neighborhoods, including Vikhroli, Goregaon, Borivali, Chembur, Bandra, Ghatkopar, and other areas. The housing authority also reports price reductions for selected under-construction projects and sets aside flats for the Higher Income Group (HIG). The lottery determines successful applicants, and further details on the allotment process are expected after the draw.