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MLA Prashant Thakur Seeks Halt to Panvel-Uran Land Acquisition
Farmers’ land in Panvel and Uran is being acquired for a large road corridor.
The land is important to the farmers because it supports their livelihoods and future financial security.
MLA Prashant Thakur wants the acquisition process stopped for now.
He says the government must first decide how much compensation the farmers should receive.
A meeting on July 8, 2026, reportedly included an assurance that farmers would not get less than an earlier compensation rate.
Thakur says the acquisition is still continuing despite that assurance.
He has asked the Deputy Collector to stop the process and inform senior officials.
He warned that he may organize a protest if the process is not suspended.
Panvel MLA Prashant Thakur has demanded an immediate halt to compulsory land acquisition in Panvel and Uran talukas.
The acquisition is linked to the Virar-Alibag Multimodal Corridor, also called State Highway Special No. 4.
Thakur asked Deputy Collector Janardan Kasar to suspend proceedings until the government finalizes compensation.
A July 8, 2026 meeting reportedly assured that farmers would not receive less than previously determined compensation.
Thakur warned of an intense agitation if acquisition continues without a final compensation decision.
- Who
- Panvel MLA Prashant Thakur, affected farmers, Deputy Collector (Land Acquisition) Janardan Kasar, and government officials are involved.
- What
- Thakur has demanded suspension of compulsory land acquisition until a final decision is made on compensation.
- Where
- The affected land is in Panvel and Uran talukas for the Virar-Alibag Multimodal Corridor in Maharashtra.
- When
- The acquisition is ongoing; a government-level meeting on the issue was held on July 8, 2026.
- Why
- Thakur says farmers need a fair and final compensation decision before their land is acquired and that the government’s earlier assurance must be implemented.
Key facts
- Project
- Virar-Alibag Multimodal Corridor, also known as State Highway Special No. 4
- Affected areas
- Panvel and Uran talukas
- Demand
- Immediate suspension of compulsory land acquisition
- Official contacted
- Janardan Kasar, Deputy Collector (Land Acquisition)
- Earlier government assurance
- Affected farmers would not receive compensation below the previously determined rate
- Meeting date
- July 8, 2026
- Possible response
- Thakur warned of an intense agitation outside the concerned office
Quotes
Prashant Thakur
Panvel MLA who is opposing continued land acquisition before compensation is finalized
“Farmers’ land is an important source of their livelihood as well as their future financial security. It would not be appropriate to proceed with compulsory acquisition before a final decision is taken on compensation and without taking the affected farmers into confidence.”
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“Until the government takes a final decision on compensation and completes the necessary action, the compulsory land acquisition process being undertaken by your office should be stopped immediately.”
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