THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY(SHRI JYOTIRADITYA M. SCINDIA)
(a) to (c): The details are given below:
(i) In Greater Mumbai, Maharashtra 5378 acres of salt pan lands were identified for utilizing for
socio-economic purposes and ordered for transfer to Ministry of Urban Development. Out of this,
about 979 acres of land have been handed over / transferred to various Central and State agencies
for developmental purposes. Government have decided that available developable land to the extent
of 1648 acres in Mumbai and its Suburbs would be shared equally between Government of India and
Government of Maharashtra. However, there are a number of cases pending in various Courts due to
ownership disputes between the Government of India and private parties/ lessees, termination of
leases, etc.
(ii) In Tamil Nadu, about 6100 acres of salt land in Thiruvallur and Kancheepuram Districts have
been identified for transfer to Central and State agencies for undertaking infrastructure projects.
Out of this, about 4915 acres have been ordered for transfer to various Central and State
government agencies.
(iii) In Andhra Pradesh, Central Government has decided âin principleâ to transfer about 775 acres
of salt land in Nellore District to the State Government of Andhra Pradesh for development of
Krishnapatnam Port.
(iv) The requests of various Central and State Government agencies for transfer of salt land are
processed as and when received by following due procedure and keeping in view the overall
national interests and the requirements of salt industry in India.