Justice Milind N. Jadhav, while allowing Appeal From Order No. 479 of 2025, set aside a trial court order and granted a temporary injunction in favour of Sunil Narayan Patil and partners of Anita Developers, who are seeking specific performance of development agreements executed more than a decade ago.

The Ulwe Plot and the Original Allotment

The dispute centres around Plot No. 37 (earlier Plot No. 57) located at Sector 9, Ulwe, Panvel, Raigad district, earmarked for allotment by CIDCO under the State Government’s 12.5% land compensation scheme.

In December 2007, CIDCO issued a Letter of Intent in favour of a group of original landowners led by Pundalik Balaji Gharat, along with other members of the Gharat family.

Early Agreements and Entry of Developers

In February 2010, the landowners entered into an agreement with Ashok Patil and Ramesh Patil, granting them authority to deal with and develop the proposed CIDCO plot for a consideration of ₹2.25 crore.

Subsequently, on 26 February 2013, Ashok Patil and Ramesh Patil executed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Anita Developers, a partnership firm represented by Sunil Narayan Patil and others.

As per court records, between 2013 and 2020, Anita Developers paid approximately ₹3.12 crore to the original landowners and their legal heirs through banking channels.

CIDCO Lease and New Developers Enter the Scene

CIDCO eventually executed a lease deed in November 2022 in favour of the original landowners.

In April 2023, the landowners entered into a tripartite agreement with CIDCO and a new set of developers — Shree Sai Developers, represented by Mahesh Patil and Suresh Patil — who claimed development rights and began construction activity on the Ulwe plot.

This prompted Anita Developers to file Special Civil Suit No. 93 of 2024 in the Panvel civil court, seeking specific performance of the earlier agreements and an injunction against further development.

Trial Court Refuses Relief

The trial court refused to grant interim relief, holding that the 2013 MOU in favour of Anita Developers was not signed directly by the original landowners and therefore did not create enforceable rights.

Challenging this finding, Anita Developers approached the Bombay High Court.

High Court: Payments and Conduct Cannot Be Ignored

Allowing the appeal, Justice Jadhav observed that:

• ₹3.12 crore had indisputably been paid by Anita Developers to the landowners and their legal heirs
• The landowners did not deny receipt of money, and several of them chose not to contest the proceedings
• Ashok Patil and Ramesh Patil admitted execution of the agreements and receipt of consideration

The Court noted that the 2010 agreement expressly authorised Ashok Patil and Ramesh Patil to create third-party rights, under which the 2013 MOU with Anita Developers was executed.

New Developers Failed Due Diligence

The High Court was critical of Shree Sai Developers, holding that they failed to carry out basic due diligence before entering into the 2023 tripartite agreement.

The Court ruled that the new developers could not claim the status of bona fide purchasers, especially when substantial payments, agreements, and long-standing claims existed in favour of Anita Developers.

Injunction Granted

Holding that all parameters for interim relief were satisfied, the High Court:

• Set aside the Panvel trial court order dated 13 June 2025
• Granted a temporary injunction
• Directed all parties to maintain status quo
• Restrained Shree Sai Developers from developing, selling, or creating third-party rights on the Ulwe plot until final disposal of the suit

Why This Order Is Important

Legal observers say the ruling is significant for:

• CIDCO allotment disputes in Ulwe, Panvel, and Navi Mumbai
• Cases where developers invest large sums before formal lease execution
• Emphasising that courts will examine conduct, payments, and due diligence, not just technical signatures

The order sends a strong signal that later CIDCO leases do not automatically override earlier contractual rights, especially when money has already changed hands.

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Airport + Atal Setu = New Growth Frontier

Vimal Nadar, National Director & Head of Research, Colliers India, says:

“The opening of the Navi Mumbai International Airport signifies more than just a milestone in air travel. It marks a pivotal transformation in the region’s real estate landscape, particularly within the residential and commercial sectors. The announcement of this upcoming airport had already triggered a substantial rise in property values across key areas in the vicinity including Uran-Ulwe, Kharghar, Dronagiri, Taloja, and Panvel. This greenfield airport will further accelerate the growth, driving sustained demand and significant price appreciation, presenting lucrative long-term investment opportunities.”

According to Nadar, Navi Mumbai’s positioning as a sub-dollar office market — with lower rentals compared to central Mumbai — combined with enhanced global access, is expected to spur commercial leasing activity. He adds that the proposed Aerocity, which will integrate commercial, residential and recreational spaces, will help create “a new urban ecosystem that blends work and lifestyle.”

The Atal Setu sea bridge, which has dramatically cut travel time between Navi Mumbai and South Mumbai, is another game-changer that places Panvel firmly on the real estate radar of buyers, developers, and investors.

Panvel Outpaces Navi Mumbai in Property Appreciation

The Panvel region has recorded extraordinary price growth, outpacing the rest of Navi Mumbai in both apartments and plotted developments:

Asset Type	Panvel Region (FY21 → FY25)	Rest of Navi Mumbai (FY21 → FY25)
Apartments	₹10,000–12,000 per sq.ft 74% growth	₹19,000–21,000 per sq.ft 45% growth
Residential Plots	₹80,000–85,000 per sq.yd 93% growth	₹1,10,000–1,30,000 per sq.yd 58% growth

Deepak Khandelwal, Principal Partner & Chief Sales Officer at Square Yards, observes:

“The Navi Mumbai International Airport stands as a cornerstone of the region’s broader infrastructure push, supported by major upgrades in road, rail, metro, and waterway connectivity. Its imminent operationalisation has already begun to reshape the real estate landscape, particularly across the Panvel region. Localities such as New Panvel, Old Panvel, Kharghar, Ulwe, and Taloja are witnessing a surge in development, with a growing supply of premium residential projects, gated communities, and large integrated townships.”

He adds,

“The market response has been strong, with apartment prices in the Panvel region rising by nearly 74% between FY 2021 and FY 2025, compared to 45% growth across the rest of Navi Mumbai. With the first phase to be inaugurated today and full-scale operations expected soon, the airport is set to drive the next wave of value creation, reinforcing Panvel’s position as one of the most promising growth hubs not only within the Mumbai Metropolitan Region and beyond.”

What This Means for Homebuyers and Investors

For homebuyers, Panvel has transformed from a “future promise” market to a now-or-never opportunity. The combination of airport-led infrastructure, lower ticket sizes, and premium township launches offers buyers both lifestyle and appreciation potential.

For investors, Panvel offers two distinct advantages:

1. Capital appreciation: Strong price momentum already visible pre-airport inauguration.
2. Rental yield & commercial play: With Aerocity and new office corridors on the cards, Panvel could evolve into a new residential-cum-business hub — similar to Gurugram post-IGI airport expansion.

Developers, meanwhile, are fast-tracking launches to tap into this demand surge, especially in New Panvel, Kharghar, Taloja, and Ulwe — areas well connected to the upcoming airport and metro lines.

The Takeaway

The Navi Mumbai International Airport is not just another infrastructure project — it is redefining the real estate geography of MMR. As phase one goes live, Panvel stands at the cusp of its biggest transformation yet, with growth driven by connectivity, infrastructure, and investor confidence.

For those who saw Panvel as “too far” a few years ago, the airport’s inauguration may well be the inflection point.

Also Read: Airport Micro-Markets See Steepest Property Price Surge

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“Various measures are being taken by CIDCO to ensure smooth water supply in nodes under CIDCO jurisdiction. An additional 30 MLD water has been immediately made available from the Hatavane Dam, as CIDCO completed work of the pressure conduit in the record time of 15 days. This has definitely brought relief to the citizens as the water supply in the nodes under CIDCO’s jurisdiction has been improved. Apart from this, discussions are going on with Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation, MIDC and Maharashtra Jeevan Pradhikaran to resolve the water issue.” Dr. Sanjay Mukherjee, Vice Chairman and Managing Director, CIDCO.

Water is supplied by CIDCO to Kharghar, Ulwe, Taloja, Dronagiri, JNPT Port, Dighode MIDC area from Hetwane Water Supply Scheme. Due to the development of various projects & mega housing schemes being undertaken by CIDCO in South Navi Mumbai citizens are now giving priority to these nodes for living. The demand for water is also increasing day by day due to the growing population in this node.

Water is being supplied in these nodes under CIDCO administered area through Hetavane Dam, NMMC’s Morbe Dam, MJP’s Palatganga source, Nhava- Shevha Scheme, and MIDC’s Barvi dam. The water demand for CIDCO jurisdiction area was 289 MLD but, CIDCO was getting only 259 MLD at the supply point with a shortfall of 30 MLD. Various short and long-term plans are being implemented by CIDCO to meet the growing water demand.

The Hetavane Water Supply Scheme which is the most important source of water supply, provides 150 MLD of water to CIDCO. CIDCO has obtained an additional quota of 120 MLD from Heatvane Dam which is sanctioned by the GoM Water Resource Department. In order to use the additional 120 MLD water storage, it is necessary to augment the existing Hetavane Scheme to 270 MLD which will require a time duration of 5 years.

However, to address the current water shortage, M/ s. Tata Consulting Engineers Ltd.  (TCE) has been appointed by CIDCO as an expert consultant to explore the possibility of utilizing the available water resource and the recently completed underground micro tunneling as well as existing water supply infrastructure. TCE has been entrusted with the task of preparing a water augmentation plan for the maximum drawl of water from the Hetavane scheme. 

In order to expedite the extraction of an additional 30 MLD of water, TCE recommended a long-closed pressure conduit instead of the existing open channel outlet. Accordingly, CIDCO has decided to connect the Hetavane Irrigation Canal Power Outlet (ICPO) to CIDCO’s water supply system through a pressure conduit. The design was prepared by CIDCO and received approval from Central Design Organisation (CDO), Nashik, and Water Resource Department (WRD), GoM. CIDCO has completed the work of the pressure conduit in a record time of 15 days and the pressure conduit is now operational since 6th June 2022. So it is now possible to draw additional 30 MLD water from Hetavane Water Supply Scheme.

The additional 30 MLD water reserves will help in streamlining the water supply in Kharghar, Taloja, Dronagiri, JNPT Port, and Dighode MIDC.

Also Read: CIDCO Mega Housing of 1.12 Lac tenements get Rs 5K Crore Push

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By Varun Singh

The decision to submit a proposal for allotment of land for the temple at Ulwe in Navi Mumbai to the world famous Tirupati Tirumala Devasthan has been taken at a meeting of the Board of Directors of CIDCO.

The land will be allotted for the construction of a temple by the Tirupati Tirumala Devasthanam to make it easier for devotees in Maharashtra to take darshan of Shri Venkateswara.

Urban Development Minister Eknath Shinde, and Tourism Minister Aditya Thackeray had instructed CIDCO to send the proposal to the Government for approval with the approval of the Board of CIDCO.

It is not possible for everyone to visit Tirupati in Andhra Pradesh to pay homage to lord Venkateswara. For such devotees in Maharashtra and especially in Mumbai Metropolitan Region, The Shri. Tirupati Tirumala Devasthan was repeatedly requesting the state government to build a temple for Lord Venkateswara.

In this connection, Tirumala Tirupati Devasthan President Subba Reddy wrote a letter on 27 February 2022 requesting approval for construction of a temple near Navi Mumbai International Airport, which is being constructed in Navi Mumbai. After which, Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray had instructed CIDCO to take action.

Subba Reddy, President, Tirumala Tirupati Devasthan, Dharma Reddy, Additional Chief Officer, Tirumala Tirupati Devasthan, Trinamool Tirupati Devasthan Trustee Milind Narvekar and Saurabh Bora actually inspected the available plots in Navi Mumbai. After that, in the meeting held at Varsha, it was discussed to choose a suitable plot for the temple from the available options.

Accordingly, the land in Ulwe Node, which is close to the upcoming international airport and has good connectivity with the cities around Navi Mumbai, has been identified. Approximately 10 acres of land will be allotted to the Tirupati Tirumala Devasathan.

The plot is part of a plot allotted by CIDCO to the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) on a live and license basis for a casting yard under the MTHL project. At the request of CIDCO, MMRDA has approved the re-possession of the allotted land to CIDCO. The plot will be acquired by CIDCO in phases from March to September 2023.

Also Read: CIDCO to launch schemes for the sale of plots, tenements and commercial shops on Gudi Padwa

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