The Allahabad Airport is being upgraded and a new civil terminal is being built by Airports Authority of India. Around 82.66 acres would be needed for the construction of the civil terminal that would cost INR 1.27 billion. There has been a controversy regarding the land Acquisition for the Civil terminal. A PIL was filed in 2016 claims lack of funds given from state to complete land acquisition. The state government received Rs 118.20 crores in lieu of the land acquired from the centre, the remaining amount of Rs 17 crores is yet to be received. A PIL filed by advocate Ajay Kumar Mishra, a bench of Justice Dilip Gupta and Justice Yashwant Verma has directed the Airport Authority of India, the central government and the state government to expedite the construction of the airport in Allahabad. The court has also directed the district administration to make serious efforts to complete the work of civil airport soon. The court has asked the Director of Civil Aviation to pay the outstanding amount within three weeks. The court has also directed the airport authority to file a progress report in relation to obtaining no objection for the acquisition. In 2018, the civil terminal of airport was inaugurated. The Court case in High Court is still pending _(see the legal reasoning for more information on the case) _
Demand/Contention of the Affected Community
Demand for promised compensation
Region Classification
Urban
Type of Land
Private
Type of Common Land
Has the Conflict Ended?
Yes
When did it end?
November- 2018
Why did the conflict end?
Categories of Legislations Involved in the Conflict
Land Acquisition Laws
Legislations/Policies Involved
Whether claims/objections were made as per procedure in the relevant statute
What was the claim(s)/objection(s) raised by the community? What was the decision of the concerned government department?
Legal Processes and Loopholes Enabling the Conflict:
Legal Status:
In Court
Status of Case In Court
Whether any adjudicatory body was approached
Name of the adjudicatory body
Name(s) of the Court(s)
Allahabad High Court
Case Number
PIL No. - 9552 of 2016
Major Human Rights Violations Related to the Conflict:
Whether criminal law was used against protestors
Official name of the criminal law. Did the case reach trial?
Reported Details of the Violation:
Date of Violation
Location of Violation
Nature of Protest
Advocacy (for inclusion in courts)
Government Departments Involved in the Conflict:
Directorate of Civil Aviation
PSUs Involved in the Conflict:
Did LCW Approach Government Authorities for Comments?
Name, Designation and Comment of the Government Authorities Approached
Corporate Parties Involved in the Conflict:
Did LCW Approach Corporate Parties for Comments?
Name, Designation and Comment of Corporate Authorities Approached
Other Parties Involved in the Conflict:
Documented By
Rama Shanker SinghReviewed By
Rama Shanker SinghUpdated By
Rama Shanker SinghEdited By
Rama Shanker SinghLand Conflict Watch
