Nagpur Chandrapur Expressway
MSRDC
Overview
The Nagpur Chandrapur Expressway is a 204.8 km, four-lane access-controlled highway approved by the Maharashtra Cabinet Infrastructure Committee in October 2025, with ₹2,353.94 crore sanctioned for land acquisition in February 2026. Built by MSRDC as a direct extension of the Samruddhi Mahamarg, it starts at the Seldoh Interchange and terminates at Navegaon More (Ghatkul), with an 11.969 km connector spur to Chandrapur city. The alignment passes through Nagpur Rural, Umred, Kuhi, Mauda, Bhandara, Mohadi, Tiroda, and Gondia talukas. This page covers the regulatory traps, active investment corridors, and critical document checks every buyer must run before transacting land near this route.
Alignment Changes Froze Earlier Transactions, Know the Current Boundary
Agriculture A1
Status Under NMRDA DCR
Cannot build without NA order
Key Regulatory Rule
Collector permission required under MLRC 1966
Agriculture A2
Status Under NMRDA DCR
Cannot build without NA order
Key Regulatory Rule
Same NA conversion process; reclassification from A1 first needed
Forest / Eco-Sensitive
Status Under NMRDA DCR
Prohibited for private purchase
Key Regulatory Rule
Expressway alignment was revised to avoid this zone
Transportation Corridor
Status Under NMRDA DCR
MSRDC acquisition zone
Key Regulatory Rule
Compulsory acquisition; private transactions after Section 19(1) notice are void
Residential / Commercial (NMRDA approved)
Status Under NMRDA DCR
Buildable with NMRDA sanction
Key Regulatory Rule
7/12, B-extract, and sanctioned layout plan required
Zone / Land Use
Status Under NMRDA DCR
Key Regulatory Rule
Agriculture A1
Cannot build without NA order
Collector permission required under MLRC 1966
Agriculture A2
Cannot build without NA order
Same NA conversion process; reclassification from A1 first needed
Forest / Eco-Sensitive
Prohibited for private purchase
Expressway alignment was revised to avoid this zone
Transportation Corridor
MSRDC acquisition zone
Compulsory acquisition; private transactions after Section 19(1) notice are void
Residential / Commercial (NMRDA approved)
Buildable with NMRDA sanction
7/12, B-extract, and sanctioned layout plan required
If a broker cannot show you the NMRDA sanction letter or a valid NA order with the Collector's signature for the specific survey number, do not proceed. A plain 7/12 extract showing "Sheti" (agricultural) use means the land has not been converted, any price premium baked in for "expressway proximity" is speculative until that conversion is formally granted.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current status of Nagpur Chandrapur Expressway land acquisition?
In February 2026, the Maharashtra government approved ₹2,353.94 crore for land acquisition, authorising MSRDC to begin the process immediately. Fresh tenders are expected in coming months. Land acquisition is active and ongoing, not complete.
Which talukas does the Nagpur Chandrapur Expressway pass through?
The main alignment passes through Nagpur Rural, Umred, and Kuhi talukas in Nagpur district, and through Mauda, Bhandara, Mohadi, Tiroda, and Gondia talukas further east, covering 110 villages across three districts.
Can I buy agricultural land near the Nagpur Chandrapur Expressway corridor?
Yes, but it remains agricultural (Sheti) until you obtain a Non-Agricultural order from the Nagpur Collector under the Maharashtra Land Revenue Code 1966. Without this NA order, no construction or layout development is legally permitted on the plot.
What documents must I verify before buying a plot near this expressway?
Always verify the 7/12 extract (ownership and use), B-Prat or K-Prat, a valid NA or NMRDA sanction order, a MahaRERA registration if it is a layout, and confirm the survey number is not under a Section 19(1) acquisition notice from MSRDC.
Will land values near the Nagpur Chandrapur Expressway increase?
Analysts tracking Eastern Vidarbha corridors report land value increases of 15–25% in towns such as Chandrapur, Bhandara, and Gondia linked to the expressway network. This is directional; verify current ready reckoner rates with the Nagpur Sub-Registrar office.
Why was the expressway alignment revised, and does it affect my plot?
The December 2025 revision shifted the alignment to save 27 hectares of forest land, following objections from the Forest Department and wildlife groups over a tiger corridor. Buyers who purchased land based on the pre-December 2025 alignment must re-confirm their survey number sits on the current approved trace.
What is the difference between an NMRDA plot and a plain NA plot near this corridor?
An NMRDA-approved plot is sanctioned under the Nagpur Metropolitan Region Development Authority's master plan, with verified infrastructure provisions and bank loan eligibility. A plain NA plot has only Collector-level non-agricultural conversion, it may lack layout sanction, road access, or NMRDA approval, making it harder to finance or resell.
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Data Source & Verification
Source
Official Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC) documents
Official Website
msrdc.in
Coordinate Reference System
EPSG:4326 (WGS 84)
Geometry Type
Polygon / MultiPolygon
Data Format
Raster Tiles (from GeoTIFF)
Last Verified
2026
Status
Active