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The Hindu
14-06-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Realty prices thwart government's attempts at property acquisition
The unbridled run of the real estate, promoted by the State government for the past decade with an eye on revenue gains, has come home to roost. Property owners are more determined to move heaven and earth for their asking price, rather than yield to the price offered by the government when it comes to property acquisition. Officials of the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) tasked with property acquisition to facilitate various infrastructural projects are having the hardest time convincing the property owners to give up the land for the price offered as per the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013. The Act offers twice the market value of the land as fixed and revised by the government from time to time, in lieu of property acquisition. While the Act was hailed in 2013 as game-changer in favour of the farmers set to forgo their lands for development, it is now considered a raw deal by farmers as well as urban property owners in view of the steeply increased realty values, the officials say. 'Remember Lagacharla? Not one owner is willing to accept the prevailing rates, justifiably so, given the real estate values,' says an official under the condition of anonymity, recalling the farmers' protests at the village in the Vikarabad district, which had successfully thwarted the Pharma City project proposed by the government. In the city too, for upmarket localities such as Banjara Hills and Jubilee Hills, the market value of land as per the Registration Department hovers at around ₹64,000 per square yard, but on the ground, the realty prices have skyrocketed to ₹2 -3 lakh per square yard here. With several infrastructural projects lined up in these divisions as part of the Hyderabad City Innovative and Transformative Infrastructure (H-CITI) project, GHMC officials are clueless about the way ahead for property acquisition. Awards to the tune of ₹760 crore pertaining to the components of the Strategic Road Development Plan (SRDP) and other road widening projects are already pending, for want of funds. At least ₹100 crore of this, is the price the owners got after resorting to legal means. 'Even property owners who accept the award, are doing so under protest, so that they could have a leeway to approach the court for higher price. Advocates are minting money, demanding 50% of the increased compensation,' the official said. They are seeking higher price under the Act, with the argument that the last market value revision was done three years ago, compelling the courts to grant 30-50% more than the compensation granted. A total of 264 properties are in various stages of processing, solely to facilitate the flyovers and underpasses planned around the Kasu Brahmananda Reddy National Park. Together with the rest of the components proposed under H-CITI, the number of properties requisitioned crosses 1100.
New Indian Express
13-06-2025
- Business
- New Indian Express
Sabari Rail project: Land acquisition process likely to be delayed
KOTTAYAM: Despite the Angamaly-Erumeli Sabari Rail project having received the green signal after a three-decade-long wait, resumption of the land-acquisition process -- required to complete necessary technical procedures -- is likely to be delayed. The initial notification for acquiring land was issued prior to the introduction of the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act or LARR Act, 2013. Hence, the government will have to resume the entire process in accordance with the new legislation. According to officials, a new government order (GO) for land acquisition will be issued shortly. However, prior to this, the project must be reviewed and approved by the finance department. 'The government will issue a new GO. Based on that GO we will start preparations,' said John V Samuel, Kottayam district collector. As part of this, state Railway Minister V Abdurahiman, the other day, convened a high-level meeting to discuss further proceedings. It was attended by the district collectors of Ernakulam, Idukki and Kottayam. As part of this renewed effort, the land acquisition offices in Perumbavoor and Pala will be reopened, while new offices will be established in Muvattupuzha and Kanjirappally. 'Work on the project is expected to formally begin with the visit of a high-level team from Indian Railways early next month,' sources said. The meeting also decided to retain the existing alignment of the railway line. The project is being planned in such a way that land acquisition and construction can proceed simultaneously. As per current assessments, approximately 204 hectares of land will need to be acquired in Ernakulam, Kottayam and Idukki districts. So far, 24.40 hectares have been acquired on the Angamaly-Kalady stretch.
The Hindu
12-06-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Authorities decide to commence land acquisition for Sabari rail
Bringing renewed hope to more than 2,000 families across central Travancore whose properties have been marked for the long-pending Sabari rail project, the Revenue department has decided to resume land acquisition for the project. Official sources said an online high-level meeting convened by the State government on Wednesday has directed the District Collectors of Ernakulam, Idukki and Kottayam to proceed with acquiring the required land. As part of this renewed effort, the previously functional land acquisition offices at Perumbavoor and Pala will be reopened, while new offices are slated to be established in Muvattupuzha and Kanjirappally. 'Work on the project is expected to formally begin with the visit of a high-level team from the Indian Railways early next month,' sources said. The meeting also decided to retain the existing alignment of the rail line. The project is being planned in such a way that land acquisition and construction can proceed simultaneously. 24.4 hectares acquired So far, 24.4 hectares of land have been acquired for the project in the Angamaly–Kalady stretch. However, more than 200 hectares still need to be acquired across the three districts. In the first phase, land will be acquired from Kalady to Ramapuram. The second phase, covering the stretch from Ramapuram to Erumely, will follow completion of alignment surveys and a Social Impact Assessment (SIA). 'A special revenue team will be deployed for this purpose,' the sources added. As the initial notification for acquiring land for the project was issued prior to the introduction of the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act in 2013, the government will have to restart the entire process in accordance with the new legislation. According to officials, a new government order (GO) for the land acquisition will be issued shortly to commence the proceedings. CM's meet The approval for the construction of the rail line connecting Angamaly and Erumely, the gateway to Sabarimala was announced after a meeting held between Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw in New Delhi recently. The 111.48-km line was proposed in the 1997-98 Budget.
Hindustan Times
07-06-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
GMADA to acquire 2,600 acres in big growth push for Mohali
In a significant step to further Mohali's growth, the Greater Mohali Area Development Authority (GMADA) will acquire 2,600 acres of land across multiple areas for residential, commercial, industrial and institutional development. The decision was taken during a meeting of GMADA's executive committee on Friday, chaired by Punjab chief secretary KAP Sinha. The land acquisition, aimed at accelerating urban expansion in Mohali, is expected to begin within the next month. According to the committee's decision, 236 acres will be acquired in Sector 87 for commercial use, 313 acres in Sector 84 for institutional purposes, 321 acres across Sectors 101 and 103 for industrial development, and a substantial 1,800 acres in Sectors 120 to 125 along the PR-7 road for residential projects, serving the increasing demand for housing. No more CLU permissions for private builders A senior GMADA official said, 'It has been decided to acquire 2,600 acres of land across different sectors. As a result, going forward, no Change of Land Use (CLU) permissions will be granted to any private builder in these areas. The decision will now be sent to Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann, who also serves as chairman of the Punjab Urban Planning and Development Authority, for final approval.' Subsequently, a formal notification will be issued under the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013, announcing commencement of land acquisition. In lieu of the land acquired, land owners will be offered residential or commercial site plots under the Punjab government's land pooling policy. Further, sites will be carved out of the land acquired and allotted through public auctions. The GMADA official further emphasised that the acquisition in Sectors 120 to 124 was aimed primarily at curbing the proliferation of unauthorised colonies. Last month, Hindustan Times had reported the emergence of unauthorised colonies, covering nearly 50 acres across Sectors 120 to 123 and in villages such as Daun, Raipur, Behlolpur, Barmajra, Tarauli and Jhampur. These colonies were reportedly carved out of agricultural land without securing the mandatory CLU clearances, which require steep fees and official approvals. GMADA officials confirmed that development activities remained a top priority and that efforts to promote planned and legal growth will continue to be strictly enforced across the region. Aerotropolis also moving ahead after green nod Adding another chapter in Mohali's growth, GMADA's ambitious Aerotropolis project has received environmental clearance from the State Environment Impact Assessment Authority, paving the way for development of a world-class township. GMADA's seventh urban residential project, Aerotropolis will come up on more than 5,500 acres in the vicinity of Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport on both sides of the Banur-Zirakpur road. The other six townships include Aerocity, Knowledge City, IT City, all in the vicinity of the airport, and EcoCity, EduCity and MediCity in New Chandigarh, Mullanpur. The authority is pumping in ₹1,000 crore in Aerotropolis's capital development before launching the project. An extension of Aerocity, it will comprise both commercial and residential plots in four pockets – A, B, C and D. Expected to be around 8,500 in number, the residential plots will range from 100 to 2,000 square yards. The master plan also features expansive parks, sports complexes, shopping arcades, healthcare centres and green corridors—offering residents a holistic, high-quality urban living experience.
Time of India
01-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Survey to check impact of land acquisition for Noida airport phase 3 & 4
NOIDA : A door-to-door survey from Monday will study the impact on landholdings, livelihoods, homes, public utilities and community resources in 14 villages from where land will be acquired for the expansion of Noida International Airport in phases 3 and 4. Two runways and a global aerospace manufacturing hub are proposed on 2,053 hectares—of which 1,857 hectares are privately owned and will be acquired from 14 villages—in two of the four-phase development of the airport. A runway, a terminal building and an air traffic control tower are coming up on 1,334 hectares acquired in phase 1, while MRO and aviation hubs are proposed on the 1,365 hectares acquired in phase 2. A social impact assessment (SIA) undertaken by Gautam Buddha University and approved by the state govt in Jan had found around 8,400 families across 14 villages—Thora, Neemka Shahjahanpur, Khwajpur, Ramner, Kishorepur, Banwaribas, Parohi, Muqimpur Shivara, Jewar Bangar, Sabauta Mustafabad, Ahmedpur Chaurauli, Dayanatpur, Bankapur, and Rohi—in Jewar tehsil would be displaced in the last two phases. The latest survey, to be undertaken by 49 teams, comprising officials from district administration and Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority, will draw up census and statistical data of families affected by the land acquisition. DM Manish Verma said the survey will be carried out under Section 16 of the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013, and completed by June 15. SDM Jewar Abhay Singh told TOI that based on the survey, a draft rehabilitation and resettlement scheme will be drawn up. "This will outline entitlements for both landowners and landless families. It will also list the resettlement provisions in terms of infrastructure and amenities. A draft will then be published and a public hearing held to gather objections or suggestions," he added. The draft, along with a report on the objections, will be submitted to the district collector, and subsequently to the commissioner, for approval. "Once approved, a final scheme will be published and a formal declaration of the resettlement area announced. If not already done, a detailed land survey will be initiated to mark and measure the required land and prepare its layout. The award for land acquisition will be made within 12 months of the declaration. The collector will determine the market value of the land and calculate the compensation. A solatium, which is an additional 100% of the compensation, will be added as mandated. The final land acquisition will then proceed through an agreement between the landowners and the state," Singh said. In March, UP announced that landlosers will be entitled to Rs 4,300 per square metre in compensation, which is 40% higher than the Rs 3,100 per sqm offered in the second phase. In phase 1, UP offered Rs 2,100 per sqm in compensation. A notification issued by the civil aviation department recently stated that under the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013, displaced families will be rehabilitated to areas equipped with basic amenities like roads, water, electricity, sewerage, parks, community halls, schools, hospitals, as well as religious places, like temples and mosques, as per their social and cultural background.
