CIDCO's Bold Move: Reclaiming Navi Mumbai's Future

The City and Industrial Development Corporation (CIDCO) has launched a significant crackdown on illegal constructions, demolishing 5,804 unauthorized structures and reclaiming 110 hectares of land across Navi Mumbai, including the Panvel region.

The action aims to clear the way for major infrastructure initiatives such as Aerocity, Metro, and the Navi Mumbai Airport Influence Notified Area (NAINA). The operation adheres to Maharashtra Regional and Town Planning (MRTP) Act provisions and follows Supreme Court and High Court directives.

CIDCO's Vice Chairman & Managing Director Vijay Singhal emphasized the importance of safeguarding public land for transformative projects like Aerocity and Medicity. In efforts to prevent re-encroachment, CIDCO employs measures such as wall compounding and prompt land auctions.

(With inputs from agencies.)