Maharashtra Revises Land Acquisition Rule to Base 12% Payment on Market Value
The Maharashtra government revised its land acquisition compensation rule, changing the calculation of the additional 12 percent payment to landowners. The payment will now be based solely on the market value of the land, without applying the previously used government multiplier. This change, effective from a September 10 government resolution, aims to standardize calculations, expedite acquisitions, and reduce disputes. The Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation sought this clarification for projects like the Virar-Alibaug corridor and Shaktipeeth Expressway. The Attorney General's opinion was considered in this decision.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
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indianexpress broke this story on 23 Sept, 06:43 am. Other outlets followed.