Vijayawada: District administration is likely to face an uphill task in the acquisition of land to develop Gannavaram airport because farmers are unwilling to give their land. The Airports Authority of India (AAI) is asking the state government to acquire 360 acre for the expansion of runway, construction of new terminal with international standards. But, the villagers allege that the government is forcibly taking their lands for construction of airport since 1938.
The irate villagers on Tuesday obstructed the revenue staff from conducting survey in Davajigudem and warned the latter that they would face dire consequences if they continue the survey. More than 150 villagers gathered since morning after they came to know that the district collector, Mr S.A.M. Rizvi, was visiting the village to supervise survey works. However, the collector cancelled his visit to the village.
The villagers protested against the proposals of the government to acquire land for expansion of runway and other works. With the intensive lobbying of peoples’ representatives of the district, the chief minister, Mr N. Kiran Kumar Reddy, agreed to release Rs 80 crore to acquire the land.
28/06/11 Deccan Chronicle
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