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The Allahabad High Court has issued a show-cause notice to the CEO of the Greater Noida Authority for failing to implement a 6% developed land allotment policy for farmers whose lands were acquired for projects. Justices Manoj Kumar Gupta and Anish Kumar Gupta questioned the non-compliance with a prior court order, leading to repeated petitions. The 2008 policy remains largely unimplemented, sparking ongoing farmer protests demanding 10% abadi plots. Despite promises of land surveys, delays persist. A new government committee will review the issue, with the court's next hearing expected to determine the future of land allotments.
As farmers continue their protests demanding 10% abadi plots, the Allahabad High Court recently issued a show-cause notice to the Chief Executive Officer of Greater Noida Authority for failing to implement a previous order regarding the allotment of developed land. The bench, comprising Justices Manoj Kumar Gupta and Anish Kumar Gupta, stated that the CEO must explain why the undertaking recorded in a previous order had not been followed, which had led to multiple petitions being filed by individuals seeking the same relief. Advertisement
In 2008, the Greater Noida Authority had decided to allot 6% of developed land to villagers whose plots had been acquired for various development projects. However, 16 years later, the policy remains largely unimplemented, leading to a growing backlog of cases in court. The court had previously heard a petition from a landowner seeking a directive for the Authority to implement the policy. As more petitions flooded in, the court had ordered the Authority to list pending allotments and present a plan to address them.
In response to the growing issue, earlier this year, the Authority informed the court that it intended to engage technical experts to conduct a comprehensive land survey. This exercise was aimed at identifying plots and facilitating the allotment of land to eligible villagers. However, despite this assurance, the allotments were not made, prompting further legal action from eligible beneficiaries. Last month, a group of villagers filed a petition requesting the allotment of the 6% abadi plots under the existing policy.
Additionally, farmer organisations have escalated their demands, calling for 10% developed plots, a proposal that had previously been rejected on legal and technical grounds by a high-level committee. As the protests have intensified, the state government recently formed a four-member committee to review the previous recommendations and address any unresolved concerns. The court is expected to hear the matter again soon.
In conclusion, the ongoing delay in implementing the 6% abadi plot policy has led to continued legal action and protests from farmers. With the court issuing a show-cause notice to the Greater Noida Authority and the formation of a new committee by the state government, the issue is now being closely monitored. The next hearing is expected to provide clarity on the future course of action for land allotments in the region.
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