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Vasai Bhayander creek bridge: MMRDA to pay Rs 32 cr to Centre for transfer of over 9.86 hectares of salt land
Vasai Bhayander creek bridge: MMRDA to pay Rs 32 cr to Centre for transfer of over 9.86 hectares of salt land
Mumbai: The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has finally obtained clearance from the central government for transfer of 9.86 hectares of salt land for construction of Vasai-Bhayander creek bridge. In lieu of transfer of said land parcel, it is expected to pay nearly Rs 32.43 crore to the central government.
A letter from the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India was given to the salt commission dated March 31, 2021, about the approval given by the union cabinet for transfer of the salt land parcel to the Urban Development Department of Maharashtra for construction of the bridge on the creek. A copy of the approval letter issued by the central government is also with the Free Press Jo
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