Land Acquisition

Non-coal mining project developers will not have to show proof of land acquisition as a pre-requisite for environmental clearance now, according to a recent environment ministry memorandum. So far, the ministry required proof of land acquisition. However, the norm was reconsidered following requests that consent from landowners should not be insisted upon at the time of grant of environmental clearance (EC) for non-coal mining projects and the status of land acquisition should not be linked with the grant of the clearance. "The matter was referred to the non-coal mining Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) for consideration. After due deliberation the sectoral EAC observed that the request for delinking the consent from landowners at the time of grant of EC for non-coal mining projects, appears to be reasonable and can be accepted," an official memorandum of the ministry said. "Further, the EAC, inter alia, also observed that there are many mining projects where mining operations have

Godrej Properties has purchased a 3.8-acre land parcel on Sarjapur Road in South Bengaluru with a revenue potential of ₹2,400 crore

The ₹4,380-crore JPMIA project under the Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor is nearing the final tender stage for Phase A and promises to transform western Rajasthan's industrial landscape

A vast majority of the land has been acquired in the Jhansi district, the most prominent hub of the Bundelkhand region

During the meeting, the coal companies informed the ministry's additional secretary about various issues related to land acquisition, forest clearances, and compensation for landowners

Vedanta is in the process of acquiring land for its 3 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) aluminium smelter in Dhenkanal, Odisha, a top company official said on Wednesday. "We are moving towards setting up a new mega aluminium plant at Dhenkanal, Odisha, (with a capacity of) three million tonnes," Rajiv Kumar, Chief Executive Officer for the Aluminium business at Vedanta, said. Currently, the company's total capacity stands at 3 million tonnes. "We want to go to six million tonnes, for which we are actively involved in land acquisition, and hopefully things are progressing very well," Kumar said. He was speaking to reporters on the sidelines of ALUMEX India 2025, organised by Aluminium Extrusion Manufacturers Association of India (ALEMAI) in the national capital during September 10-13. This green aluminium smelter, he said, has the potential to create over two lakh jobs. On the investment to be made in the said plant, he said that "Aluminium is very heavy on investment and is a ...

Arkade Developers has signed an MoU to acquire Woollen and Textile Industries Ltd, giving it ownership of a 3.54-acre land parcel in Bhandup West for Rs 148 crore

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How to make land available quickly and cheaply for development, without alienating landowners or eroding their rights, remains a point of contention

While delays such as land acquisition, mining lease and prospecting licenses, and in clearances for geological reports are cropping up, there is a much higher tracking of illegal coal mining

While Gida has acquired 600 acres for the township in the 17 villages, the acquisition process is ongoing to increase the land inventory

Godrej Properties shares rose after the company announced the acquisition of an approximately 16-acre land parcel in Upper Kharadi, Pune.

Bengaluru-based Sumadhura Group acquires a 5-acre parcel on Soukya Road, planning a residential development expected to generate ₹500 crore in revenue

Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi vows no one will remain landless in the state. The government plans reforms to modernise revenue administration and ensure land rights for all citizens

The court cited lack of due diligence and a failure to uphold public interest in the allocation process

The North American Punjabi Association has warned of ecological and economic damage, besides alleging a land grab, and has urged Punjab government to withdraw its plan, which is already seeing protest

The process of land acquisition would continue, since only 70 per cent of the approved land has been taken so fa

Bengaluru-based Assetz aims to launch Rs 7,500 crore worth of residential projects in FY26 and targets 45% CAGR in pre-sales over three years with IPO plans under review

Brigade Enterprises acquires 5.41-acre land in Chennai's Velachery for ₹441.7 crore, strengthening its position in the city with a project worth ₹1,600 crore