Land Pooling Policy Scrapped: Punjab Cabinet’s Final Seal
The Punjab Cabinet today formally denotified the controversial Land Pooling Policy, three days after its withdrawal by the state government. The decision, announced this afternoon following a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, marks a definitive end to the policy.
The government cited concerns over the policy’s implementation and potential impact on farmers as reasons for its complete scrapping. This follows days of intense public debate and protests.
The denotification effectively nullifies all previous actions taken under the policy. This move is expected to have significant ramifications for urban development projects planned under the now-defunct policy.
This decision will likely impact several ongoing infrastructure projects across the state. The government now needs to formulate alternative strategies for planned urban development, ensuring fair compensation and transparency for all stakeholders. The long-term consequences of this policy reversal will need to be closely monitored.
