CM cites hurdles in Kannur airport runway expansion plan
Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan has highlighted significant delays and complications in the expansion of the Kannur International Airport runway. Issues include resident protests over rehabilitation packages and the unsuitability of the proposed land for construction.
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Infrastructure projects in India often face complex land acquisition hurdles that can stall economic development and increase project costs significantly.
CM cites hurdles in Kannur airport runway expansion plan left Keralam Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan ANI https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/7nbxel/article71589534.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/20261012006L.jpg ANI Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 12 (ANI): Keralam Chief Minister V D Satheesan speaks during the second session of the 16th Keralam Legislative Assembly, which commenced today, in Thiruvananthapuram on Monday. (@vdsatheesan X/ANI Photo) Land acquisition notification issued in 2017, but process yet to begin; affected residents reject rehabilitation package, demand original package or ₹15 lakh; proposed acquisition of 99.3235 hectares in Keezhallur under review over site’s unsuitability for runway expansion THIRUVANANTHAPURAM The issues related to land acquisition for extending the runway at Kannur International Airport to 4,000 metres have become complex for several reasons, Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan informed the Assembly on Thursday. The government had issued administrative sanction on December 27, 2016, to acquire 99.92 hectares for extending the runway from 3,050 metres to 4,000 metres.
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