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Punjab’s Land Pooling Policy Temporarily Halted by High Court

Punjab’s Land Pooling Policy Temporarily Halted by High Court

Chandigarh (National Times): The Punjab and Haryana High Court has issued an interim stay on the state’s contentious Land Pooling Policy, delaying its implementation until the next hearing, which is scheduled for August 7. The order was passed in response to a petition filed by Advocate Gurdeep Singh Fagla, representing a group of farmers and landowners. The petition contends that the state government’s policy is arbitrary and infringes upon the rights guaranteed under the Land Acquisition Act, 2013. This ruling has now heightened attention on the upcoming court session, which is expected to play a decisive role in determining the…
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Haryana CM Encourages Fair Land Rates for IMT Establishment

Haryana CM Encourages Fair Land Rates for IMT Establishment

Chandigarh, March 27 – Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has urged all MLAs to motivate farmers in their constituencies to demand fair land rates on the e-Bhoomi portal or offer their land under Land Pooling or Partnership policies for the development of Industrial Model Townships (IMTs). The government will provide both options to farmers to facilitate land acquisition without forced takeovers.Saini was responding to opposition concerns over IMT development during the state budget session. He confirmed that ten new IMTs would be developed across Haryana, with land demand registrations opening in early 2025-26. The specific locations will be determined…
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