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Property Taxes Are Reduced For Homes Up To 500 Square Feet In Navi Mumbai
Thousands of inhabitants of Navi Mumbai will soon experience significant relief as Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has ordered that property tax be waived for homes up to 500 square feet, following a high-level meeting with MLA Ganesh Naik. Senior representatives from a number of departments, including the government, CIDCO, Municipal Corporation, MMRDA, MSRDC, Maritime Board, and MIDC, attended the meeting, which took place on Thursday, August 8, at Sahyadri Guest House.
Main results of the discussion:
1. Property Tax Exemption for Small Houses: One of the meeting’s most important conclusions was the approval of MLA Ganesh Naik’s request to exempt properties up to 500 square feet from property taxes. Thousands of regular Navi Mumbai residents would benefit greatly from this decision, which will also relieve a large financial strain.
2. Preservation of Civic Amenity Plots: Specific plots were set aside for civic amenities in the city’s development plan. CIDCO had intended to sell these plots, though. MLA Naik disagreed, claiming that these lands were necessary for future civic services in Navi Mumbai. As requested by the Municipal Corporation, the Chief Minister has now ordered that the sale of these plots be stopped and that they be reserved.
3. The appointment of Ujjwal Nikam, an experienced lawyer, in the Akshata Agaskar case was advocated by MLA Naik in order to gain the death penalty for the defendants in the case involving the torture and murder of Akshata Agaskar’s sister. Nikam’s employment as a special advocate in the case has been ordered by the Chief Minister, who has granted this demand.
4. Regularization of projects for Project Victims: MLA Naik further urged that the ownership rights to the property be granted to the project victims in order to regularize all essential projects completed by them to date. We are taking this requirement into consideration right now.
5. Assistance for CIDCO’s BMTC individuals: A voluntary program that offers 100 square feet of land or one million rupees to employees of the company’s departed BMTC transport service has been approved, giving these individuals much-needed financial help.
6. Settlement of Diva Jetty Issue: A long-standing dispute over the Diva jetty has been settled. The Chief Minister has ordered that work, which had been put on hold because of a lack of clearances, shall now start up again right away.
7. The Airoli-Kalyan-Dombivli Elevated Road Project is a result of MLA Naik’s tenacious support for building an elevated road connecting Airoli and Kalyan-Dombivli Katai. The routes from Katai and Mumbai have already been finished, and work on the route from Mumbai will soon start.
8. Promotion of Marathi Language and Folk Arts: The government has sanctioned the construction of a Lokkala Bhawan by the Municipal Corporation at Ghansoli and a Marathi Bhasha Bhawan by MIDC at Airoli in order to promote Marathi language and folk arts. The Chief Minister has given specific directives to move these projects along quickly.
9. Financial support for Fishermen: In accordance with the Chief Minister’s order, fishermen who experienced financial losses as a result of the Nhavasheva Atal Setu will get financial support right now.
10. Water Quota from Barvi Dam: The issue of water scarcity in Navi Mumbai was also tackled. The Chief Minister has instructed the relevant agencies to respond promptly on MLA Naik’s demand to receive the agreed-upon water allotment for Navi Mumbai from Barvi Dam.
11. Turbhe-Kharghar Road Project: This project would greatly enhance connection between Kharghar and Navi Mumbai, and the Chief Minister has also approved its early start.
MLA Ganesh Naik stated, “It is anticipated that the Chief Minister’s directives will result in significant enhancements to the city’s infrastructure and offer respite to its populace.”
Airlines may move flights to Navi Mumbai International Airport from summer 2027 as Mumbai airport prepares for Terminal 1 redevelopment.
The Shift
Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) has asked 12 international airlines to temporarily shift their flight operations to the Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) from the summer schedule of 2027.
The move comes as Mumbai airport prepares for the redevelopment of Terminal 1, which will affect its existing flight-handling capacity. Out of 50 international airlines that requested flight slots for the summer schedule, the airport has allocated slots to 38 airlines. The remaining 12 have been asked to consider operating from Navi Mumbai.
The affected airlines operate flights to 14 international destinations, including Bahrain, Dammam, Doha, Jeddah, Kuwait City, Muscat, Riyadh, Sharjah, Kathmandu and Dhaka.
According to reports, the proposed shift could affect around five million passengers annually, while nearly 91% of Mumbai airport’s existing passenger traffic will remain unaffected. The Terminal 1 redevelopment project is expected to increase its annual passenger-handling capacity from 15 million to 20 million. Construction is scheduled to begin in January 2027 and is targeted for completion by March 2029.
Mumbai airport has assured airlines that their existing flight slots will be restored after the redevelopment work is completed. The move is aimed at distributing flight operations between Mumbai and Navi Mumbai airports while maintaining smooth passenger services during the construction period.
Residents can report noise pollution, illegal firecracker sales and violations of permitted bursting hours through ward-wise and toll-free helplines.
The Helplines
The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) has introduced a special complaint system to address noise and air pollution caused by firecrackers during Diwali. The civic body has announced separate helpline numbers for all eight administrative wards, along with two toll-free numbers for residents to register complaints.
The facility covers Belapur, Nerul, Vashi, Turbhe, Koparkhairane, Ghansoli, Airoli and Digha. Residents can report loud firecrackers, illegal sales and violations of pollution control guidelines.
As per the Bombay High Court’s directions issued on October 15, 2026, firecrackers are permitted only between 7 pm and 10 pm. Crackers producing noise above 125 decibels are prohibited. Firecrackers containing harmful chemicals such as barium, lithium, arsenic, lead and mercury are also banned.
The NMMC has urged citizens to follow the prescribed timings and avoid excessive use of firecrackers, highlighting the health risks associated with rising air and noise pollution during the festive season.
Residents can contact the following numbers for complaints:
- Belapur: 8976954881
- Nerul: 8976954882
- Turbhe: 8976954883
- Vashi: 8976954884
- Koparkhairane: 8976954885
- Ghansoli: 8976954886
- Airoli: 8976954887
- Digha: 8976954889
Toll-free helplines: 1800222309 / 1800222310
NMMC Commissioner Dr Kailas Shinde has appealed to residents to celebrate an eco-friendly Diwali and help keep the city pollution-free.
Residents question the driver over littering in public, prompting him to clean the stain; video of the incident goes viral on social media.
The Gutkha
A cab driver was confronted by a woman resident for allegedly spitting gutkha on Palm Beach Road in Navi Mumbai. A video of the incident has gone viral on social media, showing the driver eventually cleaning the spot after being questioned by residents.
The incident reportedly took place when a woman noticed the driver spitting gutkha on the road near his vehicle. She questioned him and asked him to clean the area. However, the driver initially denied the allegation and refused to take responsibility.
The argument intensified when two security guards joined the discussion and questioned the driver. The woman also pointed out that spitting in public places is punishable and can attract fines.
After initially refusing, the driver eventually poured water from a bottle and cleaned the gutkha stain from the road.
The video, shared on social media by Richa Sameet, has triggered discussions about civic sense and the responsibility of citizens to maintain cleanliness in public spaces.
The incident has also highlighted the problem of people spitting tobacco and gutkha on roads and other public places, despite rules against such practices. Residents have stressed the need for greater public awareness and responsible behaviour to keep Navi Mumbai clean.
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