HC slams govt for failing to give jobs to those who gave up land for project

THE Andhra Pradesh High Court has strongly criticized the state government for failing to honor a three-decade-old promise of offering employment to those who surrendered land for a public project.

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A bench comprising Justice Battu Devanand and Justice Avadhanam Hari Hara Nath Sharma observed that governments exhibit enthusiasm in acquiring land but lack zeal in fulfilling promises to displaced families.

The court stressed that denying jobs after acquiring land with such assurances violates constitutional rights. “Every individual has the right to live with dignity. How can land losers survive with dignity if the government refuses to provide jobs as promised?” the bench questioned.