Malappuram: The state government has approved the special package for the development of Karipur International Airport on Saturday. As per the package 137 acres would be acquired for the development works.
The project has been granted approval after considering all the complaints and demands of the people whose land would be acquired for the works. A land acquisition unit comprising 25 officials has been formed for the smooth land acquisition process. Deputy collector, tahsildar, junior superintendent, valuation assistants, revenue superintendent, villageman, peons and clerks would be part of the unit.
Government has sanctioned Rs 116.45 crore for land acquisition and Rs 18 crore for the rehabilitation of families which are to be evicted. Rs 50 lakhs was also sanctioned for other expenses of the official unit.
22/12/12 Times of India
