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Maharashtra Greenlights Navi Mumbai Metro Expansion

THANE: The Maharashtra government has given the green light to CIDCO’s plan to expand the Navi Mumbai Metro network by developing Metro Line 1A and 2, aimed at enhancing airport connectivity, officials announced on Thursday. The investment for this next phase of the project is approximately ₹5,575 crore and has been approved by the state’s infrastructure committee, chaired by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, according to CIDCO’s press release. CIDCO Vice Chairman and Managing Director Vijay Singhal remarked that the unified corridor would significantly improve regional connectivity. Published On Jun 12, 2026 at 11:00 AM IST Join the community of 2M+…

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Airoli, Navi Mumbai: 69-Acre Township Proposal by Civic Body

NAVI MUMBAI: Cidco has announced plans to develop a comprehensive residential township over 69 acres in Airoli. The successful bidder for plot number 20 in Sector 10A will be the one offering the highest percentage of revenue share to Cidco. The development and construction phase is expected to last 20 years. The rising demand for the area has generated a positive sentiment regarding its growth potential. The state government has approved a ‘Theme Based and Iconic City Development’ initiative to streamline the development of large parcels through a construction and development operator agreement. Cidco has opened requests for proposals as…

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Panel to Investigate Alleged Housing Fraud in Navi Mumbai

MUMBAI: An investigation into the alleged housing fraud in Navi Mumbai will be led by a committee which includes a representative of the Additional Chief Secretary from the Urban Development Department, as announced by Minister Uday Samant in the legislative council on Wednesday. The inquiry aims to scrutinize allegations of regulatory non-compliance in the construction of affordable housing, he mentioned. The Industries Minister is authorized to address questions and motions during the state legislature’s Budget session on behalf of Deputy Chief Minister and Urban Development Minister Eknath Shinde. Samant stated that actions will be taken against CIDCO officials who approved…

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Maharashtra Cabinet Approves ₹6,000 Crore Loan for Purandar Airport

Representative AI image PUNE: On Tuesday, the state government approved a proposal to raise ₹6,000 crore for land acquisition related to the Purandar airport project. Principal Secretary of Industries, P. Anbalagan, informed TOI that the state cabinet has, in principle, approved the funding for the airport. A special purpose vehicle (SPV), already in place, involves CIDCO holding a 51% stake, with MIDC and PMRDA each holding 15%, and MADC holding 19%. The SPV was established earlier to facilitate the greenfield airport project. Anbalagan stated, “It has been decided to raise approximately ₹6,000 crore for acquiring land for the greenfield airport.…

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Navi Mumbai’s Development Projects Stalled by Land Acquisition Uncertainty

Representative AI image NAVI MUMBAI: The transfer of responsibility from PCMC to Cidco has halted numerous building development projects in rural areas due to uncertainties surrounding land acquisition on privately owned land. The PCMC is requesting clarity from builders, developers, and landowners by needing Cidco’s No Objection Certificate (NOC) to proceed with building plans. However, Cidco has purportedly provided ambiguous responses, claiming that the New Town Development Authority (NTDA) cannot issue NOC for developments on private lands, a stance that PCMC does not accept. Neither PCMC nor Cidco has granted the necessary permissions for developers to begin their proposed projects.…

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RMZ Plans $30 Billion Investment in Mumbai Region Over 10 Years

NEW DELHI: RMZ has announced an investment collaboration with the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) and the City & Industrial Development Corporation of Maharashtra (CIDCO) at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos. The company aims to mobilize investments totaling up to USD 30 billion in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) over the next decade, potentially creating around three lakh direct and indirect jobs throughout the project lifecycle. RMZ will lead the investment structuring and capital mobilization efforts, along with master planning, development, and long-term asset management. MMRDA will assist in land identification and aggregation. Additionally, the company plans…

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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…