Archive · 20 May 2025
Farmers to Sue Over Purandar Airport Land Stamping
Farmers near Pune are upset because the government is starting to take their land for a new airport.
They say the government didn't talk to them about it.
The government is now marking their land so they can't sell it.
The farmers plan to fight back in court because they think it's unfair and worry about the environment and the airport's location.
Farmers in seven villages near Pune will take legal action against the land acquisition process.
The district administration has begun stamping land extracts to halt property transactions for the Purandar airport project.
Farmers oppose the project, citing lack of discussion and concerns about the site's feasibility.
The administrative action follows a notification for land acquisition and a previous assurance of a temporary halt.
Farmers are challenging the process, questioning the environmental clearances and the government's approach.
- Who
- Farmers, district administration, Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC).
- What
- District administration is stamping land extracts for Purandar airport, leading farmers to pursue legal action.
- When
- Stamping process ongoing as of reporting; land acquisition notification issued on March 7.
- Where
- Seven villages near Pune, India.
- Why
- Farmers' opposition to the project and land acquisition process without their consent.
Farmers' Concerns and Opposition
Government's Actions and Justification
Land Acquisition
Farmers' Concerns and Opposition
Farmers oppose land acquisition due to lack of consultation and concerns about the airport.
Government's Actions and Justification
Government is proceeding with land acquisition based on prior actions and indications of support.
Government Approach
Farmers' Concerns and Opposition
Farmers claim the government violated their constitutional rights.
Government's Actions and Justification
Government believes in proceeding with development, with a possibility of some farmers already selling land.
- Project
- Purandar International Airport
- Location
- Pune, India
- Villages Affected
- Udachiwadi, Munjwadi, Vanpuri, Kumbharvalan, Ekhatpur, Khanwadi, Pargaon
- Land Acquisition Target
- Approximately 2,832ha
- Government Action
- Stamping land extracts to halt transactions
- Farmer Response
- Legal Recourse
Sources
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