2,707 acres to be bought for housing in East Godavari.

East Godavari district authorities recently decided to purchase 2,707 acres of land for developing residential layouts for middle-class families in urban areas.

In an official release, East Godavari Collector D. Muralidhar Reddy said that the land would be gathered under the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013 with the consent of the private landowners.

The highest of 992 acres of land would be required within a three km radius from the Rajamahendravaram city. In Kakinada smart city, the government is preparing to gather 887 acres of land.

Those keen on selling their land can submit an application to concerned officials including Revenue officials and municipal authorities.

THE HINDU