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West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari Rejects Forced Land Acquisition, Promises Land Banks
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🗓 09 Nov 2026, 08:37 PM
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Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced that the state will not pursue forced land acquisition and will create land banks as part of a new investment policy.
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari publicly stated that the state government will not resort to forcible acquisition of land for development projects. The declaration was made while unveiling a revised investment framework aimed at attracting private capital.
Under the new policy, the government plans to set up "land banks" – parcels of land earmarked for future industrial and infrastructure projects that will be made available to investors on a voluntary basis. By offering ready‑to‑use sites, officials hope to streamline approvals and reduce delays that have traditionally plagued large‑scale ventures.
Business groups welcomed the move, noting that the assurance against compulsory acquisition could improve confidence among domestic and foreign investors. Analysts expect the land‑bank model to lower transaction costs and provide clearer timelines for project execution.
The announcement marks a shift from earlier practices in the state, where forced land acquisition was sometimes used to secure sites for public works. By emphasizing voluntary participation, the administration aims to balance development goals with the rights of landowners.
Under the new policy, the government plans to set up "land banks" – parcels of land earmarked for future industrial and infrastructure projects that will be made available to investors on a voluntary basis. By offering ready‑to‑use sites, officials hope to streamline approvals and reduce delays that have traditionally plagued large‑scale ventures.
Business groups welcomed the move, noting that the assurance against compulsory acquisition could improve confidence among domestic and foreign investors. Analysts expect the land‑bank model to lower transaction costs and provide clearer timelines for project execution.
The announcement marks a shift from earlier practices in the state, where forced land acquisition was sometimes used to secure sites for public works. By emphasizing voluntary participation, the administration aims to balance development goals with the rights of landowners.