Mumbai Real Estate: Height Curbs Loom Over Gorai with HF Station Relocation
Mumbai’s Gorai area in Borivali may soon face height restrictions on real estate projects as the Maharashtra government approves the relocation of a high-frequency (HF) receiving station from Dahisar to Gorai.
Mumbai Real EstateGoraiHeight RestrictionsRedevelopmentAaiReal Estate MaharashtraSep 05, 2025
In a letter dated August 8, 2025, Aseem Gupta, Additional Chief Secretary of the Maharashtra Urban Development Department, noted that during a telephonic meeting with the Civil Aviation Minister and the Commerce and Industry Minister, it was decided that the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) would bear the cost of shifting the station and developing infrastructure at Gorai.
According to the communication, approximately 20 acres of land at Gorai will be handed over to the Airports Authority of India (AAI) free of cost for the installation of HF receiving stations. The letter states that once the receiving station is shifted from Dahisar to Gorai, the land ownership at Dahisar will remain with AAI. However, the authority will have to develop the area into a garden or park and keep it open for the general public.
Height restrictions at Gorai
In his letter to the Civil Aviation Ministry secretary, Aseem Gupta noted that the Maharashtra government is aware that height restrictions under AAI rules will apply in Gorai once the receiving station is shifted. The letter further states that limits may be imposed on new constructions and that existing no-objection certificates (NOCs) already granted to ongoing projects in and around Gorai would require ‘reconciliation’ keeping in mind the safe air operations in the city.
What is the high frequency receiving station of AAI?
High-frequency receiving stations are used for signalling purposes for flights that fly in and around the Mumbai airspace. The radars are installed on 58 acres of land owned by AAI in Dahisar. The Union government agreed to shift the radars in August 2017 after the Maharashtra government sought to take over the land parcel for the construction of a Metro car depot. The plan was later scrapped by the Maharashtra government, but the Union government now intends to shift the station due to stalled construction and redevelopment in the area.
Stalled redevelopment projects in Dahisar
Redevelopment in Mumbai’s Dahisar has been stalled due to height restrictions imposed by the AAI around the receiving station. According to a 2024 letter by BJP MLA Manisha Chaudhary to the aviation minister, projects worth ₹7,000–10,000 crore are stuck, affecting more than 10,000 households.
A developer based in Dahisar who did not wish to be named said, 'While we are very hopeful for the shifting of the receiving station from Dahisar to Gorai, the problem looks like it will never end. If the government imposes height restrictions in Gorai, we fear locals and developers from that area will oppose the move. In short, the issue might remain hanging the way it has for almost five years now.'
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the high-frequency receiving station used for?
The high-frequency (HF) receiving station is used for signalling purposes for flights that fly in and around the Mumbai airspace. It is a critical facility for flight communication.
Why is the receiving station being shifted from Dahisar to Gorai?
The receiving station is being shifted from Dahisar to Gorai because redevelopment projects in Dahisar have been stalled due to height restrictions imposed by the Airports Authority of India (AAI).
What are the implications of height restrictions in Gorai?
Height restrictions in Gorai could limit new constructions and require existing no-objection certificates (NOCs) to be reviewed to ensure safe air operations in the city.
How will the land in Dahisar be used after the station is shifted?
After the station is shifted, the land in Dahisar will remain with the Airports Authority of India (AAI), but the authority will have to develop it into a garden or park and keep it open for the general public.
What is the impact of the height restrictions on redevelopment projects in Dahisar?
The height restrictions imposed by the AAI have stalled redevelopment projects in Dahisar, affecting projects worth ₹7,000–10,000 crore and impacting more than 10,000 households.
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