Gujarat govt to allot land to build convention centre to municipal corporations on token rate

Gandhinagar: Each of 8 municipal corporations in Gujarat will get land for Re 1 token rate on 99-year lease by the State government in 25,000 sqm limit. The land will be owned by government. In case of breach of condition, the government will be able to take back the land without paying premium.

This decision has been taken by the Chief Minister as per a statement issued by the State government

Municipal Corporations will need to build convention centre with minimum 5,000 seats in addition to facilities such as water, toilets, parking, internal roads, refreshment area and plantation.

As per a decision taken by Revenue department, the land for this purpose will be allocated as per GDCR.

Municipal Corporations will need to allocate land for this purpose from their own land bank if available. Construction, repair, maintenance etc will be done by municipal corporations only. Convention centre will be given on rent to the State government in priority whenever need arise. The land allocated for convention hall will not be rented to any organization in order to develop it. Joint venture or special purpose vehicle will be possible provided conditions are followed.

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