BCC land acquisition dispute.
BCC land acquisition dispute : A heated argument broke out during the Belagavi City Corporation (BCC) council meeting on Thursday, centered around the controversial land acquisition for bypass roads in Shahapur. The ruling group defended the decision to construct roads without formal land acquisition, while the opposition criticized it as illegal. For More Details : https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hubballi/belagavi-bcc-meeting-erupts-into-heated-clash-over-controversial-land-acquisition/articleshow/114124906.cms
The issue arose when the landowner approached the court and secured a stay order, demanding either Rs 20 crore in compensation or the return of the land. Although BCC initially agreed to pay the amount, they failed to do so within the stipulated time, resulting in the return of the land.
BCC land acquisition dispute : Political Leaders Clash Over Legalities
MLA Abhay Patil supported the road construction, stating that it benefited the public and was necessary to ease traffic congestion in Shahapur. He argued that bold decisions for the greater good sometimes require working beyond legal procedures. However, MLA Asif Raju Sait strongly objected, calling the road construction illegal due to the lack of proper land acquisition.
Other Key Issues Discussed
The meeting also covered pressing civic matters, including drainage, road maintenance, and drinking water supply in various areas of Belagavi. The council unanimously agreed to extend civic honors to KLE chairman Dr. Prabhakar Kore on his 75th birthday. Additionally, the council discussed measures to recover Rs 2 crore dues from government offices and Rs 17 crore from KPTCL.
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