UP Govt Orders Cancellation Of 944 Hectares Land Allotted To Two Power Companies In Kanpur Dehat
Kanpur Dehat, August 26: Adopting a zero-tolerance policy against fraud and crime, the Yogi Government has issued final directions to cancel the allotment of 944 hectares of land allotted to two companies in Kanpur Dehat and have it recorded in favour of the Government. In 2011, land was allotted in Bhognipur Tehsil to M/s Lanco Anpara Power Limited and M/s Himavat Power Private Limited in the…
On August 26, the Yogi Government in Kanpur Dehat officially ordered the cancellation of 944 hectares of land that had been allocated to two power companies. This decision comes after the companies failed to begin construction of power projects on the land they received in 2011, despite several years having passed. The land, originally allotted in Bhognipur Tehsil, was intended for thermal power plants by M/s Lanco Anpara Power Limited and M/s Himavat Power Private Limited.
The government's move was prompted by the companies' breach of the agreement, which required them to commence construction within three years of receiving the land. However, neither company took any action on the land, and M/s Himavat Power even mortgaged it to banks without proper authorization. Additionally, the companies did not notify the government about these actions, leading to significant financial losses for the state.
After receiving show-cause notices on May 25, 2026, for violating the agreement's terms, the companies failed to respond. The government, acting under the authority of the Governor, has now revoked all rights to the 944.029 hectares of land and ordered it to be transferred to the Energy Department.
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