Noida land scam: SC gives SIT 2 months, criticizes slow investigation.

• Supreme Court set a two-month deadline for the SIT to complete its probe into the Noida land compensation scam, expressing dissatisfaction with the investigation's pace.
• The scam involves alleged inflated compensation payouts by Noida Authority officials, with two officials accused of facilitating a ₹7.28 crore payout for an already settled claim.
• A preliminary probe found inflated sums in 1,198 cases and suspected collusion between officials and beneficiaries, recommending an audit of officials' assets.
• The Supreme Court directed the SIT to investigate officials' assets, seek approval for action under the Prevention of Corruption Act, and engage forensic experts.
• The Court also ordered structural reforms for the Noida Authority, including reorganization, appointing a Chief Vigilance Officer, and establishing a Citizen Advisory Board.

Why It Matters: SC mandates swift probe into Noida land scam, exposing corruption and systemic failures.