Chandigarh: The Punjab government on Monday announced the withdrawal of its Land Pooling Policy, marking a significant policy reversal.
The announcement was made without elaboration on the reasons behind the decision, and officials said further details would be shared soon. The move comes amid ongoing debates over land acquisition frameworks and urban development strategies in the state.
The Land Pooling Policy, introduced to streamline land acquisition for infrastructure and development projects, had sparked varied reactions from stakeholders, including landowners, farmers, and real estate developers.
Observers now await clarification from the state government on the next steps and potential alternative policies.