India, Nov. 29 -- The Haryana government has approved the land acquisition policy for Gurugram Metro, said officials on Friday. Under this policy, the Gurugram Metro Rail Limited (GMRL) can now acquire private land for construction of tracks and metro stations.

The new policy approved by Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini, will be overseen by a land acquisition committee composed of 11 officials under the chairmanship of Gurugram deputy commissioner. According to officials, the committee will carry out direct negotiations with the land owners for purchase of land, and the cost of acquisition will be borne by GMRL.

A senior government official, who is aware of the matter, said that the new policy is expected to be notified by the d...