The Union cabinet may introduce the final version of the much awaited Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Bill in the monsoon session of Parliament. Earlier, the ministry had sought suggestions and recommendations from other ministries and government agencies on various provisions introduced in the Bill.
Integrated townships can reduce the burden on infrastructure and provide a fulfilling lifestyle for buyers, at a much reduced cost all round. Gulam Zia, National Director – Research & Advisory Services, Knight Frank India points out, “Of late, the planning authorities and Government bodies have realised the importance of integrated townships and are giving special concessions for creation of such townships.
Strongly opposing the Resettlement & Rehabilitation (R&R) burden on private builders, Pankaj Bajaj, President, CREDAI NCR has said that this will hurt the realty sector and urban development.
The All India Kisan Mazdoor Sabha has demanded that the new law for Land Acquisition being proposed by the Union Rural Development minister should include a complete ban on forced eviction of farmers.