Gauhati HC notice to Centre, IAF, Mizoram on plea alleging irregularities in land acquisition for IAF establishment
The Gauhati High Court has issued notices to the Ministry of Defence, the Indian Air Force, and the Mizoram government regarding a PIL alleging land acquisition irregularities. The petition claims that compensation for land near Lengpui was paid to individuals who were not the legal owners.
Why it matters
This case highlights potential corruption and administrative failures in government land acquisition processes involving national security infrastructure.
The Gauhati High Court has sought responses from the Ministry of Defence, the Indian Air Force (IAF), the Mizoram Government and two private persons on a public interest litigation (PIL) petition alleging irregularities in the acquisition of land for an IAF establishment near Lengpui in Mizoram and the disbursal of nearly ₹198.79 crore in compensation.
On July 27, a Division Bench comprising Justices Michael Zothankhuma and Budi Habung issued notices after hearing the plea filed by the Citizen Alliance for Truth and Justice (CATAJ), a registered society, and Rev. Zaidarhzauva.
The petition challenges the acquisition of about 110 bighas of land at Lengpui village for an IAF administrative establishment and alleges that compensation was paid to individuals who were not the lawful landowners.
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