Market-value compensation announced for agricultural land to be utilised for BPCL’s Irugur–Devanagonthi Pipeline Project
The state government has increased compensation for agricultural land owners affected by the BPCL Irugur–Devanagonthi Pipeline Project. The move follows protests from farmers who initially rejected the lower compensation offers for their land.
Why it matters
This resolution demonstrates the tension between infrastructure development and land rights, showing how government intervention can mitigate economic disputes.
The State government has issued an order for payment of market-value compensation for agricultural land to be used, under Right-of-Use provision, for the underground pipeline project of Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) from Irugur to Devanagonthi for uninterrupted and timely supply of petroleum products.
The article reports on a government order and the subsequent reaction from affected parties without taking a side.
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