Land acquisition for the Nashik-Trimbakeshwar Simhastha Kumbh Mela 2027 has become a concern for farmers in Nashik, with affected landowners demanding that pending compensation issues be resolved before they hand over their land. The issue is linked to land required for Sadhugram and other infrastructure projects planned for the Kumbh.
Key Highlights
- Farmers have raised concerns over pending compensation for acquired land.
- The dispute involves land required for Sadhugram and Kumbh-related infrastructure.
- Farmers have said they will not hand over land until their pending issues are resolved.
- The issue also includes compensation-related concerns dating back to earlier land acquisitions.
- Farmers have approached the Bombay High Court over the matter, according to reports.
- The development comes as authorities accelerate land acquisition for the 2027 Simhastha.
Farmers Demand Settlement of Pending Compensation
Farmers have demanded that outstanding compensation related to land acquisition be settled before they hand over additional land for the upcoming Kumbh preparations.
According to the reports, the farmers' action committee has said that pending amounts should be deposited directly into the bank accounts of eligible landowners. The committee has also called for the resolution of issues that have remained pending for several years.
The concerns have emerged as authorities require additional land for Sadhugram and other infrastructure needed to manage the large number of visitors expected during the Simhastha Kumbh Mela.
Land Required for Sadhugram and Infrastructure
Land acquisition is an important part of preparations for the 2027 Kumbh, particularly for temporary facilities, parking, roads and Sadhugram-related arrangements.
Farmers have said they will not provide additional land until their pending compensation-related issues are addressed. The issue has therefore become part of the wider land acquisition process for Kumbh infrastructure.
Farmers Raise Earlier Compensation Issues
The dispute is not limited to the current acquisition process. Reports also refer to compensation-related matters involving land acquired for earlier Kumbh and infrastructure works.
Farmers have demanded that outstanding amounts, along with applicable interest where due, be settled before new land acquisition moves ahead.
Legal Action and Discussions
The farmers' concerns have also reached the legal process, with reports stating that affected landowners have approached the Bombay High Court regarding the land acquisition and compensation issue.
The development comes as the administration continues preparations for the 2027 Simhastha Kumbh Mela. Resolving land-related matters will be important for projects that depend on timely acquisition and possession of land.
Impact on Kumbh Preparations
The land acquisition issue is being closely watched because several Kumbh-related projects require land to move forward. Authorities are simultaneously working on roads, parking areas, Sadhugram facilities and other infrastructure across Nashik and Trimbakeshwar.
The farmers' demand for settlement of pending compensation adds another issue that authorities will need to address as preparations for the 2027 Simhastha continue.