Coimbatore: The talks between the district collectorate and residents of G K Nagar failed on Tuesday, as the latter refused to accept the price fixed by officials to acquire their land. While officials claimed they are offering almost 50% more than the guideline value, residents say the price offered is still just a third of the prevailing land rates in the area.
In order to expand the airport runway, the government needs to acquire 461.90 acres of land from residents in the neighbouring areas and 134.32 acres from defence authorities.
The district revenue officer (DRO), in charge of land acquisition, conducted a meeting with residents of G K Nagar, College Nagar and Kalapatti to negotiate the price for their land. "We are conducting private negotiations with residents, so we can offer a price that is acceptable for all residents," S Gunashekharan, the DRO in charge of the project said.
25/11/15 Times of India
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In order to expand the airport runway, the government needs to acquire 461.90 acres of land from residents in the neighbouring areas and 134.32 acres from defence authorities.
The district revenue officer (DRO), in charge of land acquisition, conducted a meeting with residents of G K Nagar, College Nagar and Kalapatti to negotiate the price for their land. "We are conducting private negotiations with residents, so we can offer a price that is acceptable for all residents," S Gunashekharan, the DRO in charge of the project said.
25/11/15 Times of India
