Preparation for metro rail project intensified, Patna administration issued notification for land acquisition

Patna | Monday | 25th October, 2021

Summary:

According to the information, the process of land acquisition for construction of ISBT metro station and Patna metro rail depot in Ranipur and hilly areas will be completed by February 2022.

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Preparations for the metro rail project in Patna are progressing rapidly.

The district administration has issued a notification regarding land acquisition.

The process of acquisition of 76 acres of land between Zero Mile and Patliputra Interstate Bus Terminal (ISBT) is underway.

The notification has been issued under Section 11 of the Land Acquisition Act, 2013.

According to the information, the process of land acquisition for construction of ISBT metro station and Patna metro rail depot in Ranipur and hilly areas will be completed by February 2022.

The state government has sanctioned about Rs 1,000 crore to the district administration for land acquisition for the depot and ISBT metro station.

District Land Acquisition Officer Pramod Kumar said on Sunday that any objection regarding land acquisition can be filed within 60 days from the date of notification.

After which the hearing will be held and then the amount to be determined as compensation under Section 19 of the Act will be decided.