Summary:
“The committee, formed by the then CEO on October 1, 2013, recommended demarcation of plots in three villages — Seo Patti Banger, Seo Patti Khadar and Kolana Khadar. Since the land was purchased by the Authority from 19 individuals/companies at higher rates, it indicates these people have benefited from the purchase. However, there is no mention of recovery of costs from the concessionaire,” reads the report.The land has still not been used up by YEIDA. “Hence, there will be no additional burden on YEIDA, in case 7% abadi land is given to farmers whose land has been acquired, as the cost will be borne by the concessionaire. But, apart from that, purchase of different plots of land was also sanctioned in all seven villages”, the report states.The probe revealed officials publicised only one of the land purchase deals (Seo Patti Banger) in two local newspapers — Insaf Kalyan and Deshratan — which don’t even fall in the category of regional newspapers..