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Time of India
5 days ago
- 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.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Survey to check impact of land acquisition for airport Ph 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. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 나이들어 노안+백내장 절대 방치 하지 마세요! 부산백내장노안 전문안과 더 알아보기 Undo 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.
The Hindu
21-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Polavaram project: ITDA to hold talks with representatives on compensation
The Integrated Tribal Development Agency (ITDA-Chintoor) authorities and Polavaram Irrigation Project Land Acquisition authorities will hold talks with public representatives and members of the Panchayats Extension to Scheduled Areas (PESA) Committee of the 30 villages to discuss the Land-to-Land component and compensation guaranteed under the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2023. The Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996, applies to the tribal areas that fall in the Vth Schedule of the Constitution. In an official release issued on Wednesday, Chintoor ITDA Project Officer Apoorva Bharat said; 'The Grama Sabhas have been completed in these 30 villages that will be submerged in the Polavaram irrigation project. The second round of talks will be held with public representatives of the respective village on Thursday at the ITDA office in Chintoor, Alluri Sitarama Raju district.
Indian Express
21-05-2025
- Business
- Indian Express
Mohali: GMADA to acquire 713 acres for Eco City 3
In a move towards planned urban expansion, the Greater Mohali Area Development Authority (GMADA) is set to acquire 713.375 acres of land from multiple villages for the development of Eco City 3 in New Chandigarh. The villages identified for land acquisition include Rasulpur, Salamatpur, Dhodemajra, Takkipur, Rajgarh, Majra, Kartarpur, Kansala, and Hoshiarpur. The land will be acquired under the provisions of the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013. The area has already been declared a Resettlement Zone. 'This project is a key part of GMADA's strategy to transform New Chandigarh into a world-class city. It will not only offer modern living amenities but also boost the region's economic prospects,' an official said. Simultaneously, the Punjab government has initiated the process to acquire 309 acres in Mullanpur Garibdass village for low- and high-density residential development under the New Chandigarh Master Plan. The acquisition process began through a notification issued on November 15, 2022, under Section 4 of the Land Acquisition Act. A Social Impact Assessment by Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, emphasised the project's benefits, stating that 'its social advantages far outweigh the costs'. Expert groups also termed the proposed land as 'minimal and essential', highlighting its focus on balanced development and sustainability. Under the Resettlement Policy, affected families will receive a one-time annuity of Rs 5 lakh, a resettlement allowance of Rs 50,000, and complete waivers on stamp duty and registration charges. This policy was officially approved on February 29, 2025.
Indian Express
19-05-2025
- Business
- Indian Express
Land acquisition, parking and non-fare revenue: top Metro officials recommend changes
Over four decades since the first Metro rail was started in India, the government is considering changes to existing legislation and drafting new policies to speed up new projects and make existing networks more convenient for users, The Indian Express has learnt. From amending provisions related to land acquisition to new policies for parking at metro stations and increasing non-fare box revenue, managing directors of Metro Rail companies and officials of the Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) have made a range of recommendations at a recent conference. The conference, held on March 31 and April 1 in Gandhinagar, saw the participation of senior ministry officials, MDs, and other officers of all metro corporations. According to sources, all participants raised concerns over the time taken to acquire land for metro projects due to the requirement of conducting a social impact assessment under the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013. Citing the examples of Gujarat and Maharashtra, where exemptions had been issued, the conference decided that other state governments should also amend the Act to dispense with the social impact assessment for Metro projects, it is learnt. The officers also deliberated on amending the Metro Railways (Construction of Works) Act, 1978, which does not require a social impact assessment, but only empowers the Union government for land acquisition. It was decided that 'suitable amendment' was needed in the Act to empower the Metro Rail administration or the appropriate government to acquire land as well, a source said. To increase non-fare revenue, the conference decided that residential development around metro corridors, long-term leases, and higher floor area ratios should be allowed. They also suggested that cargo should be allowed to be transported on metro trains in non-peak hours. The conference decided to set up a committee to suggest policy or legislation to increase non-fare box revenue. To make metro stations more convenient for users, the officials discussed making more multi-level parking, as well as basement parking at underground stations. For this, too, they decided to set up a committee for drafting a parking policy, according to sources. As of January this year, there is about 1,000 km of metro network functional across 23 cities, with around 1,000 km more under construction, as per data from the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs. This makes India's metro network the third largest in the world. The first metro was opened in Kolkata in 1984. While evaluating the functioning of metros in the country, the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Housing and Urban Affairs had in 2022 flagged the need to increase ridership and flagged the lack of parking as one of the reasons for commuters to stay away. As of December 2024, the total daily ridership of all Metros was around 1 crore. The committee had also recommended increasing non-fare box revenue. 'It is disheartening for the Committee to observe that barring Delhi and Mumbai Line 1, most of the operational metros viz Bengaluru metro, Hyderabad metro, Lucknow metro, Chennai metro, Kolkata metro and Kochi metro have low ridership…The dismal performance of the majority of the metro rail networks in terms of carrying passengers enough to breakeven even after six to seven years of continuous operations shows that (i) faulty DPRs [detailed project reports], (ii) lack of proper planning to provide first and last mile connectivity, (iii) provision of parking at metro rail stations, (iv) need for increasing catchment area, etc,' the committee's report in April 2022 had said. The committee had recommended that a 'compelling proposition should be made available to them [commuters] in terms of comfort, convenience, quality, affordability and reliability, etc.' Damini Nath is an Assistant Editor with the national bureau of The Indian Express. She covers the housing and urban affairs and Election Commission beats. She has 11 years of experience as a reporter and sub-editor. Before joining The Indian Express in 2022, she was a reporter with The Hindu's national bureau covering culture, social justice, housing and urban affairs and the Election Commission. ... Read More
