State Waives Dues, Clears Free Land for Amravati Sports Complex Nagpur: The state government has approved the free transfer of 16,708 square meters of land in Navsari near Amravati for the development of a sports complex, while waiving key financial liabilities that had stalled the project. The decision was announced during a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday, providing relief to the Amravati Municipal Corporation (AMC). Originally reserved as a playground under the development plan, the land was handed over to the civic body. However, the AMC had entered into agreements with third parties and initiated development without prior approval, including the commercial use of 1,878.80 square meters. The government had directed the corporation to pay ₹10.90 crore as land valuation and ₹3.56 crore as interest for commercial use since 2011. The AMC is burdened by liabilities totaling nearly ₹350 crore, including employee dues and pending contractor payments. Following intervention by Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule, the state decided to relax the conditions. "The decision was taken keeping in mind the city's contribution to producing athletes of national and international repute," Bawankule stated. The government, while clearing the free land transfer, also waived the ₹3.56 crore interest. The transfer remains subject to approval from the urban development department regarding the reservation status. The move aims to boost sports infrastructure in the region and alleviate the financial stress on the civic body. The land, initially designated for a playground, saw unauthorized development and partial commercial use, which led to the accumulation of significant liabilities.#devendra_fadnavis #chandrashekhar_bawankule #amravati_municipal_corporation #navsari #amravati_sports_complex
