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AGRA: Problems in land acquisition may cause delay in developing civil airport enclave in Agra. Earlier, the targeted amount of land to be acquired had been reduced because farmers had objected to the amount of compensation being offered.Now, 26 farmers have refused to sell their land for expansion of a runway for the airport. Some of the farmers have demanded compensation for their agricultural land at rates several times higher than the circle rate. The government wanted to start ground work on the project ahead of the Lok Sabha polls in 2019. Officials said attempts are being made to negotiate with the farmers around the proposed site.The state government had informed the district administration that the foundation stone for the project was to be laid by July or August..