Fadnavis Govt Forms 57 Tribunals to Fast-Track Highway Project Compensation

• Maharashtra government establishes 57 independent tribunals to resolve pending claims for national highway project-affected persons.
• Decision aims to accelerate approximately 28,000 pending cases, providing relief to farmers and project-affected individuals.
• Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis's government prioritizes farmers' welfare; Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule initiated the move.
• Tribunals will be set up in all six revenue divisions, with Additional Commissioner and Additional District Collector-rank officers appointed.
• The move ensures speedy hearings and fair compensation for farmers whose lands were acquired for highway projects.