Sunday, February 28, 2016

Gujarat govt seeks time to reply on land allotted near Gir sanctuary

The PIL has questioned the sale of 250 acre at the rate of Rs 15 per square metre, against then existing rate of Rs 180 per square metre
AHMEDABAD: The state government on Wednesday sought time from Gujarat high court to submit a reply to the PIL questioning allotment of government land at concessional rate near Gir sanctuary in Amreli district, to the business partner of Anar Patel, daughter of chief minister Anandiben Patel.
The petitioner, Sangathan (an organisation of RTI activists), has sought a judicial probe into the allotment of land, action against those involved in the alleged scam and finally cancellation of the allotment to Wildwood Resorts & Realties Pvt Ltd.
The petitioner has named the company, chief secretary, officials in the revenue department, the tourism department, and officials in the forest department as party respondents in the PIL. The petitioner has also demanded cancellation of other land deals around the sanctuary which is the last abode of Asiatic lions.
The PIL has questioned the sale of 250 acre at the rate of Rs 15 per square metre, against then existing rate of Rs 180 per square metre.

http://realty.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/regulatory/gujarat-govt-seeks-time-to-reply-on-land-allotted-near-gir-sanctuary/51153199

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