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Chandigarh administration acquires 3.72-acre land to build govt school, community centre
The Chandigarh administration has acquired 3.72 acre land in Kishangarh village at a cost of ₹12.40 crore; a government model high school, community centre and tubewell will come up at the site
The UT administration has acquired 3.72 acre land in Kishangarh village at a cost of ₹12.40 crore. A government model high school, community centre and tubewell will come up at the site. As per the notification issued by the land acquisition office, the land has been acquired at the rate of ₹3.33 crore per acres, including 100% solatium of ₹1.48 crore and interest of ₹37.26 lakh.
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