Encroachment/ land grabbing is one of the biggest headache for all the honest & taxpaying citizens of India. It is a big impediment for the growth of our nation.
Every organization/ officials whether govt/pvt/corporate is always wary of land acquisition laws/procedures necessary for new infrastructure/ industries.
Several industries and infrastructure projects, which were meant to give fillip to national economy and employment to lacs of hardworking Indian citizens have been abandoned due to encroachment and acquisition difficulties.
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hyper sensitiveness of the political parties shown and practiced during the tabling of the land acquisition bill in parliament, is a strong indication of political dimensions the matter has assumed since last couple of decades.
Encroachment is a big business giving wind fall profits with negligible investment. Only quality required is willingness and courage to break laws and art of political hobnobbing.
With land costs hovering around Rs. 50,000/- per square ft in metro cities, a small 10x10 ft encroachment done could be worth Rs 50 lacs!.
With per-capita income around Rs 90,000/- per annum, and assuming 35 years of earning period, life time earnings at today’s prices could be 90000/- x35= Rs. 32 lacs only !! . So one good encroachment is worth more than life time earnings of an avg. Indian!! Avg. Indian would need 55 years of earning to buy the encroached land piece!!
After one successful encroachment, options are always open to go on for the second one and give one on rent!!! So good opportunities to expand business without need of any loans/ investments etc!!