For years, houses and shops in Indore have been demolished in the name of road widening, while discrimination is alleged in compensation for affected owners. People say they were only shown dreams of getting Transferable Development Rights (TDR). Meanwhile, in Ujjain, the Smart City company is set to compensate 10 affected families. Since 2016, action has been taken in several parts of the city — including Tori Corner-Biyabani Road and MG Road — in the name of road construction, but no compensation has been given to anyone. Many people’s livelihoods were linked to these properties. More than 1,100 properties demolished in ABD area, compensation and TDR process still pending More than 1,100 properties were demolished for four roads in the ABD area, where the compensation or TDR process is still pending. In just one year, more than 1,000 obstructions were identified on Master Plan roads. In many places, action was taken even before any final decision was reached. Last Monday, when a municipal team reached Subhash Marg to serve notices, a family broke down in tears in front of officials. Their corner house is being taken from both sides, but they are getting nothing in the name of compensation. ‘What kind of smartness is this?’ Relief in Ujjain, not even TDR in Indore On the other hand, in Ujjain, Ujjain Smart City Limited will compensate 10 affected property owners for the road being built from Mahakal Parking to Chaubis Khamba Road in the Simhastha area. A public notice has also been issued, clearly stating that the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013, will be implemented. 2,975 structures marked as obstacles on Master Plan roads Under the Scheme for Special Assistance to States 2023–24, ₹468 crore is being spent on 23 roads spanning 34.75 km, where 2,975 obstructions have been identified. Ground reality remains zero even after two years Claims about TDR portal and buying-selling for two years, but no work has been done on the ground. Dozens of meetings held, but the system has not been created. Around 300 structures will be affected on the Chandan Nagar-Kalani Nagar route alone.Work is also under way on RE-2, MR-4 and other roads, but the municipal corporation has not paid compensation to anyone. No ground reality even after two years For two years, claims have been made about launching a TDR portal and allowing its buying and selling, but nothing has happened on the ground. Dozens of meetings have been held, but no system has been created so far. The budget has allocated ₹3,060 crore for Simhastha, ₹1,055 crore more than last year. So far, total approval worth ₹5,570 crore has been granted. IDA also avoiding responsibility, left it on the corporation The Indore Development Authority also appears to be avoiding responsibility for compensation. In compensation matters, IDA leaves the entire issue to the municipal corporation, stepping away after only paying the construction amount. The same situation has emerged in MR-5, RW-1 and MR-3 projects, where it is still unclear who will make the payment. No compensation provision under Municipal Corporation Act “There is no provision for compensation under the Municipal Corporation Act. Properties acquired for road construction are being given the benefit of TDR,” said Additional Commissioner Abhay Rajangaonkar. Post navigation Eviction begins at 70-year-old Manas Bhawan settlement:Polytechnic Square sealed under heavy security, Congress protests continue Inside deadly Bargi Dam cruise tragedy:Even after death, child held mother tightly
