The Ahmedabad Urban Development Authority (AUDA) is set to auction two plots in Chandkheda Town Planning Scheme 44, attracting interest from the Dubai-based Lulu Group. One of the plots is in AUDA's possession, while the ownership of the other is unclear due to historical land disputes. These lands were originally acquired by Sardar Sarovar Nigam Ltd. (SSNL) for a canal project but later became the subject of legal disputes between the government, original landowners, and Gujarat Housing Board (GHB). AUDA's decision to auction the plot with unclear ownership has raised questions and speculations about potential legal complications.
The Ahmedabad Urban Development Authority (AUDA) finds itself in a curious position, poised to auction two plots within Chandkheda Town Planning Scheme 44. Located adjacent to SP Ring Road, the plots have recently garnered interest from Dubai based Lulu Group. Upon being made privy to their interest, it is said the AUDA authorities expedited the valuation process, included them in the town planning scheme and earmarked them for commercial sale.
AUDA lacks official possession of one of these plots, which remains in the hands of private landowners. However, during its meeting on September 29, the AUDA board went ahead with their decision to the auction of the plot, in spite of an unclear title. To truly grasp the intricacies of this tale, we must journey back in time.
Several decades ago, Sardar Sarovar Nigam Ltd. (SSNL) acquired these lands from villagers around Chandkheda for a canal project. However, some of these acquired parcels remained dormant, untouched by the canal's transformative potential. As market values for these lands began to soar, the original landowners, whose properties had been acquired by SSNL, resorted to legal channels to reclaim their ancestral holdings.
Subsequently, the government intervened, redirecting the unused land to the Gujarat Housing Board (GHB). Enter AUDA, which crafted Chandkheda's ambitious town planning scheme (T Plan), encompassing land formerly under the jurisdiction of SSNL and GHB. This led to the allocation of the land as final plots (FP) 226 and 227.
While AUDA obtained control over FP 226, FP 227, spanning 21,685 square metres, remains ensnared in a web of legal disputes between SSNL and the original landowners. Adding to the intrigue is the breakneck pace at which AUDA officials hastened to assess these plots, valuing them at a considerable Rs 80,000 per square meter. This accelerated appraisal raises questions and fuels speculation about potential legal entanglements on the horizon.
So far, there AUDA has not released an official statement on the situation, with several attempts made by the press to contact them going unanswered. AUDA's unconventional approach has left room for speculation and anticipation of how this intriguing tale will unfold.
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