The Maharashtra government has formally issued a Government Resolution (GR) for the Mumbai 3.0 land acquisition policy, just over a month after Cabinet approval, clearing the way for structured land procurement in Raigad district.
The policy spans approximately 323.44 sq km across 124 villages in Uran, Panvel, and Pen tehsils, strategically located within the influence zones of the Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (MTHL) and the Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA). Officials confirmed that the GR empowers the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA), acting as the New Town Development Authority for the project, to initiate acquisition procedures.
The GR outlines clear exclusions, stating that forest lands, Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) areas, and parcels within 250 metres of Pen Municipal Council limits will not fall under the acquisition framework. For all other land, the policy follows acquisition models successfully implemented by CIDCO and MIDC.
For landowners who choose not to participate voluntarily, the GR retains provisions for compulsory acquisition through the district collector under the Maharashtra Regional and Town Planning Act, 1966. This ensures that the project can move forward without delays caused by disputes or non-cooperation.
Officials noted that the GR marks a critical step toward accelerating the Mumbai 3.0 initiative, which aims to develop well-planned urban clusters supporting infrastructure growth linked to MTHL and NMIA. By providing clarity on the acquisition process, exclusions, and compulsory acquisition mechanism, the government aims to streamline the rollout while minimizing legal and administrative hurdles.
The formalisation of the land acquisition framework is expected to speed up project timelines, laying the groundwork for residential, commercial, and industrial development within the Mumbai 3.0 influence zone, boosting the broader growth prospects of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region.
Source: The Indian Express
