For a small dingy kholi (room) in a jhopadpatti (hutment), the poorest folks fork out 10 times or even more rent than what we pay for our spacious flats in prime localities — thanks to our philanthropic ancestors. A monthly increase of just Rs 750 is not going to make any dent to an individual, but collectively it can create a sizable amount working out to several crores for the cash deficit Bombay Parsi Punchayet (BPP).
Many community members residing in ownership flats pay steep maintenance charges, while those living in rented houses spend a lot on maintenance of their......