Bengal reaches out to Tata, seeks to resolve Singur dispute
Kolkata, Aug. 7 -- The West Bengal government has initiated talks with the Tata Group to set up new industries and resolve a legal dispute over compensation of Rs.765.78 crore that the previous government under the Trinamool Congress (TMC) did not pay to Tata Motors for losses suffered in aborting the Nano car project at Singur in 2008 following a two-year agitation by then-opposition leader Mamata Banerjee, officials aware of the matter said.
"Our officers went to Mumbai this week and talked to the Tata Group. Of course, we want them to return to Bengal," industry minister Tapas Roy said.
Officials aware of the matter said if the initial talks bear fruit then finance minister Swapan Dasgupta and Roy may visit Mumbai....
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