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The Haryana government has approved a direct land purchase policy to accelerate the Millennium City Centre Cyber City Metro corridor in Gurugram. The move allows Gurugram Metro Rail Limited to buy private land through mutual agreement instead of relying only on compulsory acquisition. Landowners will be offered compensation as per the RFCTLARR Act, 2013, along with a 25 per cent incentive and rehabilitation benefits. Stamp duty will be waived and payments will be made directly to landowners, while compulsory acquisition remains an option if talks fail.
The Haryana government has notified a direct land purchase policy to fast-track the Millennium City Centre Cyber City Metro corridor in Gurugram, a project that has faced delays mainly due to difficulties in acquiring small but critical private land parcels. The corridor, spanning 29.05 km, is being implemented by Gurugram Metro Rail Limited (GMRL) and is a key part of the city's long-term mobility expansion plan. Advertisement
Under the new policy, GMRL is allowed to purchase private land through negotiated settlements with landowners. Compensation will be determined in line with the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013. In addition to the statutory compensation, landowners will receive an extra 25 per cent incentive, along with applicable rehabilitation and resettlement benefits. The entire payment will be transferred directly to landowners bank accounts through electronic mode, and stamp duty on registration will be waived, with GMRL bearing the cost.
Officials have clarified that the policy is voluntary in nature and aims to reduce disputes and legal challenges that often slow down infrastructure projects. However, if landowners do not agree to the negotiated settlement, raise objections, or decline participation, the state government retains the option to initiate compulsory land acquisition under the central land acquisition law. In such cases, compensation would be paid strictly as per statutory provisions without the negotiated incentive.
The metro corridor is an important component of Gurugram's Comprehensive Mobility Plan, which targets a metro network of nearly 200 km by 2041. Earlier metro projects in the city faced delays due to fragmented land ownership near stations, depots, and alignment stretches. By offering higher compensation and simplified procedures, the government expects smoother land acquisition and improved coordination between project authorities and landowners, helping the project move forward without prolonged interruptions.
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