Archive · 24 Dec 2025
Maharashtra Identifies Land for SGNP Slum Rehabilitation
The Maharashtra government has found land in Palghar and Thane districts to help people living in slums inside the Sanjay Gandhi National Park.
The Bombay High Court had asked the government to find this land.
The court wants to make sure these people have a place to live.
The government said the land is far from Mumbai, but it's connected by train.
The court will check the details on February 3.
The land is big enough for everyone to have a home.
The government is still working on some rules about the land.
Maharashtra government identified 842 acres in Palghar and 252 acres at Kelve Road for rehabilitation.
Thane district collector identified 100 acres in Bhiwandi taluka for rehabilitation.
MHADA found the Kelve land suitable for rehabilitation upon providing basic amenities.
The Kelve land is nearly 100 km from Mumbai with train connectivity costing around Rs 3,000 per month.
Bombay High Court directed authorities to submit maps of identified Palghar land and posted the matter for further hearing on February 3.
- Who
- Maharashtra government, Bombay High Court, MHADA, SGNP authorities
- What
- Identification of land for rehabilitation of slum dwellers inside Sanjay Gandhi National Park
- When
- Land identified; next court hearing on February 3
- Where
- Palghar and Thane districts, Maharashtra
- Why
- To comply with Bombay High Court orders for rehabilitation of eligible slum dwellers
- Land Identified
- 842 acres in Palghar, 252 acres at Kelve Road, 100 acres in Thane
- Distance from Mumbai
- Kelve land is nearly 100 km away
- Travel Cost
- Approximately Rs 3,000 per month
- Rehabilitation Authority
- MHADA
- Court Hearing Date
- February 3
- Zoning Status
- Marol-Maroshi land may fall outside eco-sensitive zone if approved
- Restrictions
- Airport Authority height norms on Chandivali land
- HC Directive
- Identify at least three alternative land parcels of 90 acres each
