(a) whether some cases have come to light where State Governments
have allotted lands to private companies which were acquired for
Government schemes;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether the Government proposes to make provisions under
which private parties can purchase land directly from the farmers;
and
(d) if so, the details thereof?
MINISTER OF STATE FOR RURAL DEVELOPMENT (SHRI SISIR KUMAR ADHIKARI)
(a) & (b): Land for the private companies is being acquired & handed over
to them by the appropriate Government as per the provisions of the Land Acquisition
Act, 1894. Details of such acquisitions & transfers are available with the respective
States/UTs.
(c): No, Sir.
(d): In view of (c) above does not arise .