LAND ACQUISITION
Bombay HC dismisses Godrej plea against land acquisition for bullet train project
Bombay High Court has rejected Godrej's plea against state govt's acquisition of its Vikhroli plot for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train project. Mirror Now's Shweta Verma reportsBombay HC dismisses Godrej plea against land acquisition for bullet train project
Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet train: Cost may escalate due to delay in land acquisition
The cost of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet train project is expected to escalate due to the delay in the land acquisition in Maharashtra, as per the Railway Minister.Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet train: Cost may escalate due to delay in land acquisition
No forcible land acquisition in Bengal for development; TMC govt committed to tribal rights: Suparno Moitra
Trinamool Congress leader Suparno Moitra says Mamata Banerjee-led Bengal govt would never go for a forcible land acquisition in the name of development, instead - he says - it has created a bank of lands lying idle with various state entities....
Q4 shaping upto be very good: Pirojsha Godrej, Godrej Properties
Pirojsha Godrej, Executive Chairman, Godrej Properties, says actively looking for acquisition of land parcels.Q4 shaping upto be very good: Pirojsha Godrej, Godrej Properties
Land Acquisition case: Justice Arun Mishra refuses to recuse from hearing matter
The Supreme Court on Wednesday said that Justice Arun Mishra will not recuse from hearing a Constitution bench matter challenging provisions of the Land Acquisition Act. A five-judge Constitution bench headed by Justice Mishra pronounced the order and said, "I am not re...
Bet on Ramco, Ultratech; avoid India Cement: Pankaj Pandey
Pandey, the Head Research at ICICIdirect.com believes cement as a segment should pick up, as the government has done a decent job of land acquisition that could lead to a pickup in orders and tenders.Bet on Ramco, Ultratech; avoid India Cement: Pankaj Pandey
Plea filed in SC against Centre's move on undisputed land in Ayodhya
Petition filed in SC challenging constitutional validity of land acquisition law in Ayodhya near the disputed site.Plea filed in SC against Centre's move on undisputed land in Ayodhya
Manesar land scam: SC sets aside Hooda govt’s decision to drop proceedings against private builders
In a big twist in Haryana land scam, the Supreme Court set aside August 24, 2007 order of Bhupinder Singh Hooda-led Congress government to drop land acquisition proceedings against private builders in Manesar.Manesar land scam: SC sets aside Hooda gov
Niyamgiri: Conflict of land rights and economic development
Peopled by the Dongria Kondh, a particularly vulnerable tribal group, Lakhapadar in southern Odisha's Rayagada district was one of 12 villages from the Niyamgiri region that were in the news in April, 2013 after the Supreme Court empowered their village councils to take call on a bauxite mi
Protest against land acquisition turns violent in West Bengal
An ongoing protest against land acquisition for a power project in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas took a violent turn after clashes erupted between agitating villagers and police. Protesters in large number blocked the roads and staged a massive protest against the alleged torture by the
Property guide: Land Acquisition Bill
The Narendra Modi government has struck upon a 'divide-and-legislate' solution to the imbroglio over the land bill: nullify Opposition intransigence in the Rajya Sabha by giving states the option to go ahead and enact their own land laws.Property guide: Land Acquisition Bill
Deadlock over Land Acquisition Act continues
Even as the government faces a united opposition over the Land Acquisition Act, it has refused to give in so far. The Congress, on the other hand, sees an opportunity to put the Modi government on the mat and has taken the dharna route to take the issue to the masses.Deadlock over Land Acquisition Act con
Govt begins review of Land Acquisition Act
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has begun the process of review of the contentious Land Acquisition Act. Jaitley met with officials of key infrastructure ministries to take their views on the various provisions of this Act. The government is keen to make changes to the Act in the winter session of Parliament.
‘Land acquisition by govt for private firms wrong’
Former union environment minister Jairam Ramesh in conversation with Sagarika says that high growth must be balanced with environmental sustainability. Talking of the land acquisition row, Ramesh is of the view that govt acquiring land for private firms is wrong practice.‘Land acquisition by govt fo
Anna Hazare protests Land acquisition ordinance
Accusing the Modi government of antipathy towards farmers, Social activist Anna Hazare launched a two-day agitation against the controversial land acquisition ordinance coinciding with the commencement of the Budget session of Parliament.Anna Hazare protests Land acquisition ordinance
Lok Sabha passes Land Bill, Shiv Sena abstains
Although the government has included several amendments to the Land Bill to get its allies as well as smaller opposition parties on board, the move hasn't been successfull so far. The BJD and the TRS walked out while Shiv Sena abstained from voting.Lok Sabha passes Land Bill, Shiv Sena abstains
Govt likely to move 6 amendments to Land Bill
The amendments relate to setting up of grievance reddressal mechanism for farmers whose land would be acquired and restricting land for industrial corridors. The move to introduce amendments is aimed at softening the opposition towards the Land Bill and thwarting Opposition unity by working on reservatio
Cabinet approves ordinance for Land Acquisition Act
Ushering in big-ticket reforms, Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Cabinet approved the ordinance route for amendments to Land Acquisition Act. Announcing the decision, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said, ‘The changes in Land Acquisition Act have been done after extensive consultations with states.’C
Land Bill: PM Modi meets senior union ministers
Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets senior union ministers on land acquisition bill and asks to highlight Gujarat business model. He further asks ministers to focus on clearing the air on the misconceptions raised by opposition on land bill.Land Bill: PM Modi meets senior union ministers
Land Bill: Supreme Court issues notice to Centre
Even as opposition parties are on a warpath over the contentious bill, several farmer organisations have moved the Supreme Court. The Apex Court has now issued a notice to the Centre asking it to explain the re-promulgation of the ordinance.Land Bill: Supreme Court issues notice to Centre
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley defends Land Ordinance
Defending the Land Acquisition Ordinance, Arun Jaitley said that industry should not be made to sound like a bad word. He said that consent clause and other formalities in the earlier Act is chocking industry.Finance Minister Arun Jaitley defends Land Ordinance
Opposition parties march against Land Acquisition Bill
Over 100 Opposition MPs led by Congress Chief Sonia Gandhi today marched from Parliament to the Rashtrapati Bhawan protesting against the Land Acquisition Bill.Opposition parties march against Land Acquisition Bill
Fate of Land Bill hangs in balance
Watch the experts discuss the fate of the Land Bill which hangs in balance as the first part of the Budget session ends. The government will take up the controversial Land Bill in Parliament in the remaining part of the Budget Session beginning April 20 after recess.Fate of Land Bill hangs in balance
PM holds key meet on Land Acquisition Act
PM Narendra Modi held a high-powered meeting on the contentious Land Acquisition Act with secretaries of Urban and Rural Development and Finance. Sources said that the meeting was aimed at finalising the amendment to the recently enacted Land Acquisition Act that has been a sore point with investors and the
New panel to seek farmers' suggestions on land acquisition act
An eight-member committee to seek farmers' suggestions on the proposed land acquisition legislation was formed by the govt. Former Union Minister Satyapal Malik is the convener, the other members of the Committee are MPs Bhupender Yadav, Ram Narayan Dudi, Hukam Dev Narayan, Rakesh Singh,
Budget session of Lok Sabha extended by 3 days
The Budget session of the Lok Sabha is to be extended by three more days and will now end on May 13 with Government set to push the contentious land acquisition bill.Budget session of Lok Sabha extended by 3 days
Reliance Power pulls out of Tilaiya UMPP
The Anil Ambani led firm has terminated the pact for setting up an ultra mega power project at Tilaiya due to land acquisition hurdles. The company had won the Tilaiya UMPP at a tariff of Rs 1.77 per unit in 2009.Reliance Power pulls out of Tilaiya UMPP
BJP-led states demand some relaxation in Land Act
Several BJP-ruled states criticised the Land Acquisition Act, saying it was enacted "in a hurry" due to Lok Sabha elections and its provisions were adversely affecting even small projects.BJP-led states demand some relaxation in Land Act
Govt to review Land Acquisition Act: Nitin Gadkari
Rural development minister Nitin Gadkari indicated that the government may change some provisions of the farmer-friendly land acquisition law, introduced by the previous Congress party-led government.Govt to review Land Acquisition Act: Nitin Gadkari
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