High Court Questions State's Land Acquisition for Private Township

The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad High Court has queried the state government's intention behind acquiring farmland for a private company to construct a residential township. The bench will review if the state or the LDA will control housing allotments, questioning the legality under the Land Acquisition Act 2013.

The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad High Court has raised critical queries about the Uttar Pradesh government's decision to acquire farmers' land for a private company's residential project.

The court demanded clarity on whether M/s Amrawati Private Limited would use the land for public housing and whether the state or the Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) would have control over the housing allotments.

The case, involving a petition by Shri Dhar Awasthi and another, challenges the legality of the land acquisition under the Land Acquisition Act 2013. The court next hears the matter on March 4.