MMRDA Starts Land Acquisition for 'Third Mumbai'; Consent Process from April 27
Mumbai, April 18: The authority has issued a notification to formally commence the process, asking landowners across 124 villages in Raigad to submit online consent from April 27.
Project Overview
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Name: Karnala-Sai-Chirner (KSC) New Town ('Third Mumbai')
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Area: 323.44 sq km (Uran, Panvel, and Pen talukas)
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Notified by: State government resolution dated March 16, 2026
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Designated authority: MMRDA as New Town Development Authority (NTDA)
Compensation Options for Landowners
| Option | Details |
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| Monetary compensation | Through mutual agreement |
| FSI/TDR | Compensation in form of Floor Space Index and Transferable Development Rights |
| Land pooling | 22.5% of developed land returned to landowners (similar to CIDCO framework in Navi Mumbai) |
Land Allocation
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Uran & Panvel landowners: Developed plots within Uran
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Pen landowners: Plots within Pen taluka
Required Documents for Consent
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Aadhaar card
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7/12 extract
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8A extract
Economic Vision
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Goal: Scale MMR's economy to $300 billion over next five years (aligned with NITI Aayog's transformation roadmap)
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MoU signed: With World Economic Forum (September) to collaborate on accelerating economic growth
Key Features of 'Third Mumbai'
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Technology and infrastructure hub
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Focus on data centres, logistics, and high-value industries
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Multimodal connectivity: port, airport, Metro rail, dedicated freight corridors, expressways
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Integrated road and Metro network