The State Government has now adopted direct purchase policy instead of acquisition of land for government uses as the later often faced strong opposition from public. Mass agitation, Bandh, Blockade and sit-in-protest are the common scenario to any move by the government for acquisition of land for taking up developmental process. In view of the emerging situation the government now has adopted the direct purchase policy for land that is needed for taking up developmental works.
An official source said that under the new policy, the Health and Family Welfare dept. of the state government is all set to buy land at Bishnupur district through negotiation for construction of the GNM School in the district. In the similar way the state Home Department is looking forward for purchase of land at Andro, Khangabok and Athokpam Makha Leikai for extension of Police station and VDF post. Even the state PWD department has decided to purchase land for construction of Bridges at Barak and Makru River along NH -53.
The decision for purchase of land instead of acquiring it under the ML and LR Act will be discussed in the state cabinet that is scheduled tomorrow.
