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Uttar Pradesh Government Claims 38 Acres in Prayagraj Linked to Royal Heritage
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 25 Sep 2026, 02:02 AM
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The Uttar Pradesh administration has formally asserted ownership over a 38‑acre parcel in Prayagraj that is associated with the city’s historic royal estates.
In a recent development, the Uttar Pradesh government announced its claim over a 38‑acre tract of land in Prayagraj, a site historically linked to the city's former royal estates.
The parcel, located in the vicinity of the old city, is believed to have been part of the holdings of the erstwhile princely families that once ruled the region. State land officials have submitted documentation asserting that the land now falls under government jurisdiction.
Heritage activists and descendants of the royal lineage have voiced concerns, urging the authorities to safeguard the area's cultural significance. The government, however, maintains that the claim is grounded in legal titles and will proceed with the necessary administrative procedures.
The move aligns with broader state efforts to regularise land records and potentially earmark the site for public infrastructure projects, though details on future use remain undisclosed.
The parcel, located in the vicinity of the old city, is believed to have been part of the holdings of the erstwhile princely families that once ruled the region. State land officials have submitted documentation asserting that the land now falls under government jurisdiction.
Heritage activists and descendants of the royal lineage have voiced concerns, urging the authorities to safeguard the area's cultural significance. The government, however, maintains that the claim is grounded in legal titles and will proceed with the necessary administrative procedures.
The move aligns with broader state efforts to regularise land records and potentially earmark the site for public infrastructure projects, though details on future use remain undisclosed.