Kerala reviews Rs,9.43 billion Kannur Airport land acquisition
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Kerala reviews Rs,9.43 billion Kannur Airport land acquisition

The Kerala Government is reviewing land acquisition for the proposed runway expansion at Kannur International Airport. The project involves extending the existing 3,050-metre runway to 4,000 metres, ...

The Kerala Government is reviewing land acquisition for the proposed runway expansion at Kannur International Airport. The project involves extending the existing 3,050-metre runway to 4,000 metres, requiring approximately 99.92 hectares. Acquisition of 99.3235 hectares in Keezhallur village is estimated at `9.43 billion. Although administrative approval was granted in December 2016, compensation disputes have delayed progress. Affected families have sought rehabilitation compensation of `1.5 million instead of the proposed `1 million, while authorities are also examining land suitability.

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