more-inResistance to property acquisition has left the nala-widening project of the GHMC a non-starter, notwithstanding the Corporation’s humble targets. Total works have been cut down from 47 to 46, and tenders are yet to be invited for 17 of them. Property acquisition has certainly been a big stumbling block for the Corporation. “Response to the nala- widening works itself would be unenthusiastic, as it involves dirty work. In the current phase too, property acquisition has been relatively better there, officials say.

Source: The Hindu January 31, 2018 18:33 UTC