Villagers demand 40 % developed land

Mumbai: People from villages affected by the Navi Mumbai international airport have demanded the government and project developers to provide them 40 per cent of the developed land as compensation.
Of the total 2,020 hectares (ha) of land required for the airport project, nearly 1,400 ha are in the possession of City and Industrial Development Corp (Cidco), the nodal agency for the project.
The state government has agreed to hand over its 150 ha for the project. Besides, Cidco needs another 450 ha of private land for which notices have been served.
Of this 450 ha, 274 ha will be developed for aeronautical purpose. Villagers, who had earlier demanded a compensation of Rs 20 crore per acre, are now asking for 40 per cent of this 274 ha. The issue will be discussed in a meeting called by Urban Development Secretary TC Benjamin tomorrow between villagers’ representatives and Cidco officials.
30/07/12 Sanjay Jog/Business Standard

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