Noida Govt Allocates Plots for over 350 farmers

The Noida Government Authority announced about the allocation of residential plots to over 350 farmers in various sectors under its existing policy to provide 5% residential plots. Maximum, a number of 268 plots will be allocated in Sector 146, 42 plots in Sector 43 and 42 plots will be distributed across other sectors.

The historic step has been taken amid the ongoing deadly protests of the farmers, who are claiming 10% of abadi plots in exchange for the land acquired from them. At first, the authority decided to allocate land parcels to group housing projects in Sector 146. However, due to protesting farmers citing the Authority’s failure to provide residential plots as per the guidelines, the plan was dismissed. The current decision aims to fulfill the long-standing demand of farmers from over 10 villages. 

According to the Authority’s guidelines, 5% of the total acquired land is allotted to affected farmers as part of rehabilitation initiatives. If the farmers are unable to receive residential plots, they can opt for monetary compensation. The sum of the compensation is Rs. 22,000 per square metre.

The Authority first attempts to allot plots in villages or sectors located within a 3 km radious of the farmer’s village. If land is unavailable there, they can get plots in other sectors.

Additional CEO Satish Pal mentioned that, Authority has identified the land for these plots and completed formalities related to land department. He also added that, the list of farmers has been prepared and will be published on the website as well as in the newspapers. The public can file suggestions and objections in the next 15 days.

According to the officials, the Authority will check if there is any objection within the prescribed date, after disposal of the objections, plots will be allotted as per the final list.

Farmers are arranging for protests outside the Authority’s Sector 6 office for the past two months, demanding 10% abadi plots, enhanced land compensations and other benefits.