Archive · 22 May 2025
GDA to Recover Funds From Indirapuram Residents for Farmer Compensation
Imagine the government took land from farmers a long time ago to build a new town called Indirapuram.
Now, the farmers are getting more money because a court said they deserved more.
The government is asking people who live in Indirapuram to pay some money so the farmers can get their extra compensation.
Some people in Indirapuram are not happy because they think they shouldn't have to pay, but the government says it's in the rules.
This is all happening because of a court decision from a few years ago, and now everyone is figuring out how to make it happen.
GDA approved recovering Rs 349 crore from Indirapuram residents.
Funds are for enhanced land compensation to farmers from Makanpur village.
The Supreme Court ruled in 2019 for increased compensation.
Land was initially acquired between 1986-1989 at Rs 90 per square yard.
Current compensation rate is Rs 297 per square yard.
- Who
- The Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA), farmers from Makanpur village, and residents of Indirapuram.
- What
- The Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA) will recover Rs 349 crore from Indirapuram residents to pay enhanced land compensation to farmers.
- When
- The decision follows a 2019 Supreme Court ruling; the recovery process to begin 36 years after initial land acquisition.
- Where
- Indirapuram, Ghaziabad
- Why
- To comply with a Supreme Court ruling mandating enhanced compensation for farmers whose land was acquired for the Indirapuram township.
Farmers
Indirapuram Residents
Financial Responsibility
Farmers
Farmers are entitled to enhanced compensation for their land.
Indirapuram Residents
Indirapuram residents face a financial burden to compensate farmers.
Liability of Freehold Owners
Farmers
The GDA is legally entitled to recover compensation from allottees.
Indirapuram Residents
Resident associations argue freehold property owners have no liability for the compensation.
- Total Recovery Amount
- Rs 349 crore
- Source of Funds
- Indirapuram Allottees
- Original Land Acquisition
- Makanpur Village
- Land Acquired from Farmers
- 1,295 acres
- Original Compensation Rate
- Rs 90 per square yard
- Current Compensation Rate
- Rs 297 per square yard
- Initial Land Acquisition Period
- 1986-1989