The sanctioned Regional Plan of MMR identified Gorai-Manori-Uttan area as Recreation and Tourism Development Zone.  Following this, the Government of Maharashtra vide Notification dated 24th August, 2004, appointed MMRDA as “Special Planning Authority” for Gorai-Manori-Uttan area. The MMRDA has established a Joint Committee comprising officials from Municipal Corporation of Brihan Mumbai, Mira-Bhayander Municipal Corporation, Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation and Maharashtra Coastal Zone Management Authority.  As required under the MR&TP Act, 1966 and as proposed by the Joint Committee, the MMRDA has taken up preparation of Development Plan for the notified area.  The intention to prepare Development Plan was declared on 4th December, 2006 and total 8365 suggestions and objections were received. However, in the meanwhile, Govt by its notification dt 9/4/2007, had  appointed Maharashtra Tourism  & Development Corporation (MTDC) as a Special Planning Authority for this area. Thereafter, Govt. by its notification dt. 1/12/2007, has again reappointed MMRDA as a special Planning Authority.

M/s. EPC Management Planning and Development Private Limited, Ahmedabad have been appointed as consultant for preparation of Development Plan for the notified area. The Draft Development Plan proposals are expected to be prepared by the end of December, 2008. After approval of the same by the MMRDA, the Draft Development Plan will be published inviting suggestions and objections.