India, April 29 -- The Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA) has plans to take over land of three villages for its proposed aerocity-themed township near the proposed international cricket stadium in Raj Nagar Extension, officials said on Tuesday.

Officials said they have identified three villages-Morti, Ator, and Mevla Agri-and will proceed with direct purchase of land for the proposed township.

"The GDA has identified three villages, and a minimum of about 100 hectares of land will be acquired through direct purchase. We are sending a communication to district administration to form a committee to decide the land rates. Since the villages fall under the rural segment, the rates offered will be four times the circle rates," Vivek Mishr...