Uncertainty looms large over fixing compensation for civil structures, which will make way for construction of Kannur airport though steps for the third phase of land acquisition are nearing completion. During the second phase of land acquisition, the value of buildings was assessed on the basis of Public Works Department (PWD) rates in 2008-09.
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Compensation hurdles hamper NM airport project
For the much delayed Navi Mumbai airport project, the Maharashtra government has decided to review the compensation to be paid to acquire the remaining land. Maharashtra Chief Minister PrithvirajChavan said that the project implementing agency Cidco has been asked to suggest whether the package, promised to land owners from nearby areas, in other projects can also be applied in this case.
Highway developers may get compensation for delays
The Union government on February 19 deliberated on providing compensation to road project developers for delays in obtaining environment clearances and land acquisition, besides providing early exits to highway developers. The issues were discussed in a meeting between the Prime Minister's Office, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways and the National Highways Authority of India.
Highway developers may get compensation for delays
The Union government on February 19 deliberated on providing compensation to road project developers for delays in obtaining environment clearances and land acquisition, besides providing early exits to highway developers. The issues were discussed in a meeting between the Prime Minister's Office, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways and the National Highways Authority of India.
Illegal structures delay road work in Manipur
In Manipur. a lots of structures put up along Tamenglong-Khongsang road by land owners for claiming compensation after the survey is over has led to delay in taking up road construction work by the BRFT. This was disclosed by C Arthur W, IAS, Deputy Commissioner, Tamenglong while speaking as Chief Guest of the 64th Indian Republic day celebration at Tamenglong district HQs on January 26.
GAIL to begin Dabhol-Bangalore pipeline project
As farmers and the Gas Authority of India (GAIL) have signed a deal recently, the stalÂled Dabhol-Bangalore Liquefied Natural Gas pipeline project will begin soon.
PSU oil cos seek Rs 300 bn for losses
Public sector oil marketing companies have sought Rs 30,000 crore from the government as compensation to level up the revenue loss they suffered last fiscal by selling fuel at government-fixed cheaper rates.
Land acquisition policy drafted
A lopsided pro-farmer land acquisition policy has been drafted in consultation with a section of state governÂments.
Recent land acquisition law amendments
The Planning and Compensation Act 1991 was an Act of Parliament in the United Kingdom to amend the law relating to town and country planning.
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