Inquiry Regarding Slum Redevelopment And Tenant Rights

Over 15 years ago, residents of a Mumbai slum entered an agreement with a builder, handing over their houses for redevelopment under the Slum Rehabilitation (SRA) scheme. The developer partially constructed a G+7 floor building in the area but ceased further construction and stopped paying rent to tenants for over seven years. As a result, some tenants in the still-vacant land redeveloped their houses close to the partially constructed building. Now, the SRA has issued a notice to demolish the building, citing it was constructed without approval. The tenants who rebuilt their houses near the building are worried that their money may go to waste, and fear eviction if the building is demolished. They may want to explore options such as that their houses be spared from demolition or seeking compensation for the costs incurred in developing their houses and the unpaid rent from the developer. Also, does builder has the authority to forcefully vacate the re-built houses and demolish it.