Maharashtra’s Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde made a significant announcement in the Legislative Assembly on December 12. He stated that a separate regulatory framework will be created to free Mumbai from the long-standing Pagdi system and to ensure proper redevelopment of buildings operating under it. The Deputy Chief Minister also emphasised that this new framework will safeguard the rights of both tenants and landlords.

For a densely populated city like Mumbai, where the Pagdi system has presented legal and social challenges for decades, the decision marks a significant step forward. Many residents are now asking what exactly this system is and why it has been problematic. Here is a detailed explanation.

The Pagdi system is an old rental arrangement, widely used in Mumbai be

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