Haryana Fast-Tracks Metro Project with Direct Land Purchases
GURUGRAM: To expedite the long-awaited Millennium City Centre-Cyber City Metro corridor, the Haryana government has introduced a policy permitting GMRL to acquire private land through negotiated settlements. They will also maintain the option for compulsory acquisition if landowners do not cooperate. Although most of the 29.05 km corridor runs through government-owned land, certain sections—including those near existing buildings, properties needing demolition, and a depot primarily on public land—require the acquisition of small but essential private parcels. A GMRL official remarked, “Even minor delays in securing these areas could impact the project’s overall completion timeline.” Announced by the town and country…
