Land Pooling Policy Faces High Court Scrutiny: Bittu Leads Charge Against AAP Govt

The Punjab and Haryana High Court will hear a challenge against the Punjab state government’s controversial land pooling policy on an unspecified date. The petition, filed by landlord-advocate Ravneet Singh Bittu, alleges the policy violates the 2013 Land Acquisition Act.

Bittu accuses the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government of exerting undue pressure on builders to participate in the scheme. He claims this coercion undermines the rights of landowners.

The petition also highlights concerns raised by other landowners regarding the lack of proper consultation and a comprehensive environmental impact assessment before policy implementation. These omissions, the petitioners argue, render the policy flawed and potentially illegal.

This legal challenge throws the future of the land pooling policy into question, raising significant concerns about transparency and fairness in land acquisition within the state. The outcome will have far-reaching implications for urban development projects and the rights of landowners across Punjab.

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