Noida Authority Delays Compensation, Affecting 2,250 Plot Allottees in Sector-145 for Over a Decade

NOIDA, July 22, 2024: Despite Supreme Court orders, Noida Authority has not compensated 43 farmers, leaving 2,250 plot allottees in Sector-145 waiting for over 11 years. The land acquisition dispute affects multiple villages, with ongoing legal battles and significant delays impacting both farmers and plot buyers.

Noida Authority Delays Farmers Compensation Important Points

Noida Authority, 43 farmers, 2,250 plot allottees
Delayed compensation for land acquisition
Sector-145, Noida
Ongoing since 2008, latest court ruling in May 2023
Dispute over compensation rates
Legal battles and administrative delays

Noida Authority acquired land from farmers in Begumpur, Mangaroli, Chhaprauli, Mohiyapur, Gulavali, Lakhnawali, Aali, and Nathupur between 2008 and 2013. Despite the Supreme Court’s orders in 2022 and 2023 to compensate 43 farmers at current market rates, the compensation remains unpaid, stalling plot allocations for over 2,250 buyers in Sector-145. The delays continue to impact both farmers and plot buyers, with ongoing frustrations and legal challenges.

Supreme Court Upholds Compensation

The High Court initially ruled in favor of the farmers in September 2019, directing Noida Authority to provide compensation at market rates. The Supreme Court upheld this decision in May 2022 but did not specify the compensation rate, prompting further litigation. On May 17, 2023, the Supreme Court mandated compensation under the 2013 law, yet the Noida Authority has not complied, further delaying the process and causing significant distress among the affected parties.

Raghuraj Singh, a farmer from Begumpur village, stated, “Despite meeting with Noida Authority and administration officials multiple times, there has been no progress on the compensation issue.”

Compensation Dispute Data

Number of affected allottees: 2,250
Number of farmers awaiting compensation: 43
Years since initial land acquisition: 15
Current circle rate demand: ₹35,000 per square meter

Last week, plot buyers staged a protest demanding possession of their plots. Additionally, several farmers who initially petitioned have died, leaving their heirs to continue the fight for compensation. The ongoing legal battles and administrative delays highlight significant systemic issues within the Noida Authority’s land acquisition processes.

The delays have not only caused financial strain but have also resulted in significant stress for the affected families, some of whom have been involved in this battle for over a decade. The inability of Noida Authority to resolve the issue promptly has eroded trust and confidence in the institution’s ability to manage land acquisitions effectively and fairly.

Land Acquisition Dispute

The land acquisition in Noida’s Sector-145, encompassing multiple villages, has been contentious due to dissatisfaction with the compensation offered. The legal journey began with petitions in the High Court and continued through appeals to the Supreme Court. The delays have highlighted broader issues of bureaucratic inefficiency and legal complexities affecting both landowners and developers, causing ongoing frustrations for all parties involved.

This case highlights the challenges and delays in land acquisition processes in India, reflecting broader issues of bureaucratic inefficiency and legal complexities affecting both landowners and developers. The ongoing delays and legal battles underscore the need for more efficient and transparent processes in land acquisition and compensation.

The ongoing dispute underscores the necessity for prompt and fair compensation in land acquisition cases. The delays have had profound impacts on both farmers and plot buyers, highlighting systemic issues in administrative compliance. The affected parties await decisive action that upholds judicial rulings and provides long-awaited relief.

As Noida Authority continues to delay compensation payments, the hope for resolution remains uncertain. The affected parties await a decisive action that upholds judicial rulings and provides long-awaited relief, ensuring justice for the farmers and plot allottees involved in this prolonged dispute.

For more information on the ongoing developments in this case, visit Noida Authority’s official website.

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