Court Orders Removal of Fences Around Farmer Lands for Noida Film City

The Allahabad High Court has directed YEIDA to remove fences around farmers' lands in Noida regarding an international film city project. The court's decision follows a petition by farmers who claim their lands were neither acquired nor sold, contrary to statutory provisions.

The Allahabad High Court has ordered the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) to dismantle any fences erected around farmers' lands in Noida, intended for an international film city project, until proper acquisition or purchase procedures are followed.

The directive follows a petition filed by Dharmendra Kumar and eight other farmers, who alleged that their lands were neither legally acquired nor sold to YEIDA. The court emphasized the importance of adhering to statutory requirements for the acquisition process.

The petitioners claimed that despite their objections, YEIDA began fencing the land for the project, rendering the areas inaccessible. The court's decision aims to protect the farmers' rights and ensure lawful land acquisition practices.

(With inputs from agencies.)