Singur Verdict Is a ‘Landmark Victory’ For WB: Mamata Banerjee
Singur might be a big victory for Mamata Banerjee but it is a bigger setback for Bengal’s power to attract industry.
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Tata Motors suffer setback after Supreme Court verdict, Mamata Banerjee expresses joy (Photo: Altered by The Quint)
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The Supreme Court, on Wednesday, set aside the Calcutta High Court order, upholding the land acquisition for Tata’s Nano plant at Singur in West Bengal.
Land to be Returned in 12 Weeks
Finding fault with the land acquisition process, the bench of judges — Justice V Gopala Gowda and Justice Arun Mishra — said that the acquired land should be returned to cultivators within 12 weeks from Wednesday.
I would like to thank every one and congratulate all on the Supreme Court’s verdict. We have waited for this for the last 10 years.
Mamata Banerjee
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