Land Acquisition

Salem-Chennai Road Project Of "National Importance", Top Court Told

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday August 22, 2019

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) told the Supreme Court on Thursday that the Rs 10,000 crore Salem-Chennai 8-lane green corridor road project is of "national importance" and the Madras High Court had erred in quashing the land acquisition process.

Gujarat High Court Stalls Land Acquisition Near Statue Of Unity

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday July 25, 2019

In a relief to tribals living near the Statue of Unity in Narmada district, the Gujarat High Court on Thursday ordered ''status quo'' with respect to the acquisition of land for various tourism projects and asked the state government not to evict anyone till further orders.

Tamil Nadu's Amendment To Centre's Land Acquisition Act "Illegal": High Court

Tamil Nadu News | Press Trust of India | Thursday July 4, 2019

The Madras High Court has declared as "illegal" an amendment made by the Tamil Nadu government to the Centre's Land Acquisition Act, exempting three state legislations from its purview.

Madras High Court Cancels Land Acquisition For Chennai-Salem Expressway

Tamil Nadu News | Indo-Asian News Service | Monday April 8, 2019

The Madras High Court on Monday cancelled the land acquisition announcements for the controversial eight-lane expressway between Chennai-Salem.

Nitin Gadkari Launches Projects Worth 6,000 Crore In Odisha

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday February 6, 2019

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Wednesday launched a slew of highway and port projects worth Rs 6,000 crore in Odisha and said another Rs 2.5 lakh crore would be pumped in to boost the infrastructure here but the state must cooperate by expediting land acquisition process.

Validity Of 1993 Law That Enabled Land Acquisition In Ayodhya Challenged

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday February 5, 2019

A fresh plea was filed in the Supreme Court on Monday challenging the constitutional validity of the 1993 central law by which 67.703 acre land, including the disputed premises of Ram Janambhoomi-Babri Masjid at Ayodhya, was acquired.

Madras Court Dismisses 40 Pleas Against Land Acquisition For Rail Project

Chennai News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday January 2, 2019

The Madras High Court has dismissed a batch of 40 petitions challenging the land acquisition for the Mass Rapid Transit System project, clearing an eight-year-old roadblock in completion of the final 500 metres of the Velachery-St Thomas Mount extension.

On 2013 Land Acquisition Act, Supreme Court's Notice To 5 States

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday December 10, 2018

The Supreme Court Monday issued notices to five states seeking their responses on a plea challenging the validity of certain amendments made by them to a central law of 2013 on land acquisition.

Development Vs Education? Metro Threatens 90-Year-Old School In Chennai

India News | Written by J Sam Daniel Stalin | Wednesday December 5, 2018

The 90-year-old Good Shepherd Convent in Chennai could lose a major part of its sprawling campus if the Metro authorities have their way.

Maharashtra Puts Land Purchase For Saudi Aramco Refinery On Hold: Devendra Fadnavis

Business | Thomson Reuters | Thursday November 29, 2018

Land acquisition has always been a contentious issue in rural area, where a majority of the population depends on farming for their livelihood.

UP Government Approves Rs 1,260 Crore For Jewar Airport Land Acquisition

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday November 23, 2018

The Uttar Pradesh government has approved a fund of Rs 1,260 crore for acquisition of land for the proposed Jewar airport in Gautam Buddh Nagar, according to an official document.

"My Politics For Poor, Farmers And Youth": Rahul Gandhi In Chhattisgarh

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday November 14, 2018

Congress president Rahul Gandhi in Chhattisgarh today said that his politics was for the rights of the poor, farmers and youth, adding that if voted to power in the upcoming polls, his party will enforce the Land Acquisition Act and facilitate loan waiver for farmers, besides providing them bonus and Minimum Support Price (MSP) for their crops.

Land Acquisition For Bullet Train Will Be Done By December: Rail Minister

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday October 26, 2018

Railway minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday said land acquisition for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train corridor would be completed by December this year.

Suzuki Plans To Invest In A New Manufacturing Plant By 2021

CarAndBike Team | Monday October 15, 2018

Suzuki has already stated with the land acquisition process to establish its new plant. The company has already acquired 400 acres for the new manufacturing base and is in the process to take possession of 100 acres more while the government is expected to allot additional 60 acres.

Farmers Protest Over Land Acquisition Of Ratnagiri-Nagpur Highway

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday October 6, 2018

Farmers affiliated to the All India Kisan Sabha from Satara and Sangli districts in Maharashtra Saturday protested against the state government's acquisition of land for the Ratnagiri-Nagpur Highway.