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The Hindu
27-07-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Officials told to speed up land acquisition for Vizag Metro Rail project
District Collector M.N. Harendhira Prasad has asked the officials to speed up the land acquisition work for the Visakhapatnam Metro Rail project and expansion of railway lines. Participating in a review meeting with the officials on Saturday, the Collector enquired about the status of land acquisition, issuance of notifications, and other requirements for the Metro Rail project and railway line expansion. He enquired about the land acquisition to be made for the Visakhapatnam–Gopalapatnam 3rd and 4th lines, proposed flyover between Pendurthi and Simhachalam North stations and Vadlapudi Junction, Gajuwaka–Kanithi Road, and the Duvvada–Simhachalam development works. Mr. Harendhira Prasad also reviewed the land acquisition process for the three corridors under Phase-1 of the Visakhapatnam Metro Rail project and issued guidelines to the authorities concerned. He asked the revenue officials to speed up the issuance of Form-2 notifications and submit the reports within the given time.
Time of India
26-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Expedite land acquisition process for metro rail project: Vizag collector
Visakhapatnam: District collector M N Harendira Prasad instructed the officials concerned to expedite the land acquisition process for the Visakhapatnam metro rail project and other top priority projects within the district. During a meeting held on Saturday morning in the Collectorate meeting hall, a review was conducted on the land acquisition process, issuance of notifications, and other matters regarding the metro rail project, expansion of regular railway line, and others projects. Discussions were held on the land acquisition process for the laying of third and fourth lines between Visakhapatnam and Gopalapatnam, flyover construction between Pendurthi and Simhachalam north station, and development works between Vadlapudi Junction, Gajuwaka-Kanithi Road, and Duvvada-Simhachalam lines. The Collector inquired about the extent of land required and the action taken so far and directed the completion of the remaining tasks promptly. As part of Phase-1 of the Visakhapatnam metro rail project, the collector discussed the land acquisition process for works to be undertaken in three corridors and issued guidelines to the concerned officials on various aspects. Revenue officials were instructed to expedite the Form-2 notification process and submit reports within the stipulated time. Attention was directed towards conducting a social survey for the rehabilitation and reconstruction scheme for affected families within the project area. Instructions were given to identify govt and private lands and take further action. A strategic approach was advised for acquiring 9 acres and 22 cents of suitable private land for structural needs, following regulations. The importance of adhering to timelines was emphasised. The meeting was attended by joint collector K Mayur Ashok, district revenue officer B H Bhavani Shankar, Visakhapatnam RDO P Srilakha, special deputy collector Sudhasagar, tourism officer Madhavi, Tahsildars and other officials.
