Nagpur: The state govt has approved free transfer of 16,708 sq m of land in Navsari near Amravati for the development of a sports complex, while waiving key financial liabilities that stalled the project. The decision was taken at the cabinet meeting chaired by chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday, offering relief to the Amravati Municipal Corporation (AMC).Originally reserved as a playground under the development plan, the land had been handed over to the civic body. However, AMC entered into agreements with third parties and initiated development without prior approval, including commercial use of 1,878.80 sq m. Govt directed the corporation to pay ₹10.90 crore as land valuation and ₹3.56 crore as interest for commercial use since 2011. AMC is burdened by liabilities of nearly ₹350 crore, including employee dues and pending contractor payments. Following intervention by revenue minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule, the state decided to relax the conditions. “The decision was taken keeping in mind the city’s contribution to producing athletes of national and international repute,” said Bawankule.The govt, while clearing the free land transfer, also waived the ₹3.56 crore interest. The transfer remains subject to approval from the urban development department regarding the reservation status. # Key Takeaways:• Maharashtra cabinet approves free transfer of 16,708 sq m land in Navsari for sports complex • ₹3.56 crore interest on commercial use fully waived by the govt • Earlier dues totalled ₹14.46 crore, including land valuation and penalties • Amravati Municipal Corporation burdened with ₹350 crore liabilities • Land was reserved as a playground but saw unauthorised development and partial commercial use • Move aimed at boosting sports infrastructure and easing civic financial stress
