To make the MTHL project economically viable by capturing the land value enhancement of MTHL landing and influence area, “ the said Authority ” vide letter dated 28th August 2023 has requested the Government to appoint the said Authority as “ New Town Development Authority ” (NTDA) for Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (MTHL) Influence Area consisting of total 124 villages comprising of approximately 323.44 sq. km. area as mentioned in Schedule-B appended hereto, out of which 80 villages are from Navi Mumbai Airport Influence Notified Area, 33 villages from the Khopta New Town Notified Area, 2 villages from the Mumbai Metropolitan Regional Plan and 9 villages from the Raigad Regional Plan (hereinafter referred to as “ the said Notified Area ”)
And whereas, the appointment of the City and Industrial Development Corporation (CIDCO) as Special Planning Authority for the 80 villages of Navi Mumbai Airport Influence Notified Area and 33 villages from the Khopta New Town Notified Area is withdrawn by the Government in Urban Development Department under section 160 of the said Act, vide Notification No. TPS-1221/ 2461/C.R.83/21/UD-12, dated 4th March, 2024 ;
And whereas, after consulting the Director of Town Planning, Maharashtra State, Pune and after making necessary enquiries, the Government under section 20(4) of Maharashtra Regional and Town Planning Act, 1966 accorded its approval to the modification proposal of 124 revenue villages from Raigad District as mentioned in the Schedule-A appended with notification, excluding the peripherial area of 250.00 mt. surrounded by the Pen Municipal Council, is designated as ‘New Town’ under section 113(1) of the said Act, vide Notification No. TPS-1221/2461/ C.R.83/21/ NTDA/UD-12, dated 15th October 2024 ;
