CRDA rules leave farmers vulnerable
Hyderabad: The absence of a clause to penalise the AP government or CRDA for delays in giving back the developed plots to farmers assumes significance.
The farmers surrendering their lands have no other livelihood except the compensation of Rs 30,000 and Rs 50,000 per annum per acre to be given by the government for next 10 years based on the category of land.
Also, farmers cannot claim higher compensation for the land they surrender once they enter into the agreement with the CRDA, nor can they obtain a stay against development of land under the land pooling scheme by the government.
If due to any unforeseen reason, the LPS is not extended, the decision taken by the CRDA commissioner in this regard shall prevail.
The CRDA will reserve the right to cancel this agreement at any point of time without giving any reason. Both CRDA and landowners are entitled to sell their share of the developed areas to third parties and enter into agreements.
The municipal administration and urban development department on Thursday notified the “Rules for voluntary Land Pooling Scheme in the Capital City Area”.
The government will provide pension of Rs 2,500 per month per family for a period of 10 years to all landless families.
The APCRDA has the right to merge, split, alter, or revise one or more or all the components of the land-pooling scheme.
The CRDA may develop the secured land either on its own or in partnership with reputed agencies selected following prescribed procedure, which is fair and transparent.
Development of the share of land meant for reconstituted plots to the land owners shall be taken up on priority.