Daijiworld Media Network
New Delhi, Jul 6: The Supreme Court on Wednesday July 6 upheld the Allahabadh High Court order and dismissed Greater Noida industrial Authority's petition.
The court ordered the authority to hand over the land to villagers and farmers.
Total cost of Rs 10 lac has been imposed on the Industrial Authority by the Supreme Court for connection with the builders.
The court said that the Industrial Authority of Greater Noida were in nexus with the builders in duping the farmers and villagers.
Greater Noida Industrial Authority at first acquired land from farmers and villagers and then transfered it to the builders in complete violation of the law.
The apex court commented on Tuesday July 5 that the state was the biggest land grabber, depriving farmers of their livelihood for generations.