BRS to step up struggle against HILTP with visits to clusters planned for land use change

The Hindu
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The BRS plans to challenge the Congress government's HILTP, alleging it facilitates land misuse for profit. Eight fact-finding teams will investigate affected industrial clusters.
BRS to step up struggle against HILTP with visits to clusters planned for land use change
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The Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) is intensifying its opposition to the Hyderabad Industrial Land Transformation Policy (HILTP), which it claims is a scam orchestrated by the Congress government. The BRS alleges that the policy allows for the conversion of industrial land to commercial and residential uses at minimal fees, benefiting close associates of government officials. To investigate these claims, the party will deploy eight fact-finding teams to various industrial clusters in Hyderabad on December 3 and 4. BRS leaders, including K.T. Rama Rao, have expressed concerns about the rapid implementation of HILTP, which could see land handed over to developers within 45 days. They are advocating for public hearings and social impact assessments to ensure transparency and fairness in the land conversion process.

Key insights

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    Allegations of Corruption: BRS claims HILTP benefits associates of ruling party officials.

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    Fact-Finding Missions: Eight teams will investigate industrial clusters affected by HILTP.

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    Call for Transparency: BRS demands public hearings and social impact assessments.

Takeaways

The BRS is taking a firm stand against the HILTP, seeking to expose potential corruption and ensure that land use changes are conducted transparently and fairly.

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