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Telangana extends HILT policy deadline to Oct 31
The Telangana government has extended the deadline for applications under the HILT (Hyderabad Industries Location, Transition) policy to October 31, after industries showed little interest in relocating from the CURE area beyond…
The Story in Brief
The Telangana government has extended the deadline for applications under the HILT (Hyderabad Industries Location, Transition) policy to October 31, after industries showed little interest in relocating from the CURE area beyond the ORR. Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy announced the decision after a Cabinet meeting on Friday, telanganatoday.com reports.
The Cabinet also cleared the e-auction of 17.54 lakh metric tonnes of surplus paddy, with a base price of Rs 2,389 per quintal. Genuine lands incorrectly included in the prohibited category under Section 22-A will be cleared within days, Reddy said. Other decisions include distribution of new smart cards to ration cardholders from August 15, Rs 500 bonus for seven fine-grain varieties, and administrative sanction of Rs 2,100 crore for the Makthal-Narayanpet-Kodangal Lift Irrigation Project Phase-II.
The Indian Opinion
The HILT policy extension shows the government listening to industry concerns, but critics could see it as kicking the can down the road. Genuine pollution relocation must not be sacrificed. The real test will be whether October 31 sees actual relocations or yet another extension. If only a handful apply again, the policy’s design may need a rethink beyond deadlines.
Source: telanganatoday.com
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