Mumbai: The stand-off between the Maharashtra government and the Navi Mumbai International Airport project-affected persons (PAPs) is expected to end soon as the chief minister Prithviraj Chavan has decided to intervene and directly hold talks with them in the next 10 days.
The PAPs are pressing for the allotment of 35 to 40% of the developed land while the state government has shown its willingness to provide 22.5% of developed land.
At the detailed presentation made by the City and Industrial Development Corporation (Cidco) vice chairman and managing director Sanjay Bhatia to Chavan, about 30 issues including the allotment of developed land to PAPs came for discussion.
A senior government official, who was present during today's presentation, told Business Standard: "About 450 hectare of private land is yet to be acquired for the Navi Mumbai airport project. Series of talks were held between Cidco and PAPs. The market value of the 22.5% developed land will be worth Rs 18 crore per hectare against the present value of Rs 15 lakh per hectare. PAPs are certainly going to benefit. Besides, Cidco will develop a world class city for PAPs adjacent to the airport."
20/05/13 Sanjay Jog/Business Standard
