infra projects
The rules of the new Land Acquisition Act will not apply on the large-scale projects, such as industrial corridors and national highways. This solution was proposed by the Commerce and Industry Ministry to avoid delays in these projects. Provisions such as mandatory consent of project-affected people for land acquisition should not apply to infrastructure projects. [...] Continue Reading »
Delhi: The recent CAG of India report criticized about the inability of the government in rise in cost and non-completion of infrastructure projects, particularly in providing low-cost housing. Many projects had been announced under the Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM) to provide housing for the poor. Despite getting a year’s extension, most of [...] Continue Reading »
