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Maharashtra Cabinet OKs Iconic City and MHADA Redevelopment Plans

MUMBAI: On Tuesday, the Maharashtra cabinet sanctioned a policy for concept-driven iconic city development, aimed at maximizing land utilization held by CIDCO and various authorities. It also approved the redevelopment of certain MHADA colonies. The meeting was headed by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, according to an official release. The City and Industrial Development Corporation (CIDCO) leases land parcels for diverse purposes via auctions, permitting project construction under the lease and Development Control and Promotion Regulation (DCPR) 2020 guidelines. However, for land parcels controlled by multiple construction and development operators (CDOs), integrated township-style development is currently unfeasible, the CM’s office stated.…

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Raigad Collector Given 7 Days to Probe PMAY Project Violations

NAVI MUMBAI: The Maharashtra Coastal Zone Management Authority (MCZMA) has given a seven-day ultimatum to the Raigad district collector to investigate potential environmental infractions at the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) multi-tower project in Kharghar. This directive follows a year of inaction on a previous order. This requirement was initiated by a follow-up from the Union environment ministry and mandates the collector, who also leads the district coastal zone management committee (DCZMC), to assess compliance with necessary mangrove buffers and Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) standards. A letter from Vishal Madane, under secretary in the state environment department, has mandated a…

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Navi Mumbai: ₹2,120 Cr Bid for 10-Acre Kharghar Plot

Representative image NAVI MUMBAI: A recent Cidco tender for a 10-acre (42,000 square meter) plot in Kharghar’s Sector 23 attracted a record bid of Rs 2,120 crore, approximately Rs 5 lakh per sq m, from Aakar Developers. Aakar group is required to pay 50% of the total amount to Cidco within the next three months. Real estate analysts believe this marks the largest land transaction since the previous sale at Nerul-Seawoods for Rs 1,800 crore. Local developer Manohar Shroff noted, “Kharghar has consistently been a promising area and has grown more appealing due to the Navi Mumbai airport, international universities,…

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Bombay HC: CIDCO’s 22.5% land return scheme is optional

In a landmark ruling that could have significant repercussions for land acquisition in Navi Mumbai and beyond, the Bombay High Court has determined that the City and Industrial Development Corporation’s (CIDCO) 22.5% developed land return scheme is optional, rather than mandatory for landowners. If landowners do not consent to the acquisition under this scheme, CIDCO or any authority seeking land for public use must adhere to the procedures outlined in the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement (LARR) Act, 2013, and Section 126 of the Maharashtra Regional and Town Planning (MRTP) Act. According to…

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New City Plan in Development Near Navi Mumbai Airport

The City and Industrial Development Corporation (CIDCO), which oversees urban planning for the Maharashtra government, is anticipated to complete the master plan for the Navi Mumbai Aerocity development within the next three months, according to an official. The planned Aerocity, covering 667 acres adjacent to the Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA), will feature a mix of residential, commercial, retail, and industrial buildings. Its completion is expected to be a significant milestone for the urban and real estate landscape of the city. CIDCO is currently selecting a consultant to develop the master plan and provide advisory services for the project. In…

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Navi Mumbai Airport Opening Set for October 8

MUMBAI: The Navi Mumbai International Airport is set to open on October 8, as announced by Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani on Wednesday. The airport recently received its aerodrome license from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Tuesday and is being developed in multiple phases by Navi Mumbai International Airport Ltd. The Adani Group holds a 74% stake, while the Maharashtra government’s CIDCO has the remaining 26%. “In preparation for the opening of Navi Mumbai International Airport on October 8, I had the honor of meeting with our diverse team, including construction workers, women staff, engineers, artisans, firefighters,…

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CIDCO Approves Conversion of Leasehold to Freehold Plots

Representative image created by AI The Maharashtra government has taken a notable step to enhance property ownership rights by converting residential plots allocated by the City and Industrial Development Corporation (CIDCO) from leasehold to freehold. This decision is poised to affect plot owners in Navi Mumbai and other areas developed by CIDCO. To facilitate the implementation of this directive, CIDCO has established a dedicated committee to oversee and review applications for these conversions. This scheme is applicable to residential plots awarded through the tender process, CIDCO-built housing projects, and those allotted under the 12.5% and 22.5% land allotment schemes. Eligible…