Mohali, Nov. 11 -- Delays in compensation for acquired land, pending rehabilitation benefits and lack of basic amenities in affected villages were among the issues raised at a meeting chaired by Anandpur Sahib MP Malvinder Singh Kang with Greater Mohali Area Development Authority (GMADA) chief administrator Sandeep Rishi on Monday. The meeting was attended by village sarpanches and farmer leaders from different parts of Mohali district, who highlighted problems faced by farmers, labourers, original landowners and economically weaker sections whose land has been acquired for various development projects around Mohali. The discussion focused on delays in compensation, particularly in Aerotropolis Blocks B, C and D (acquired in 2021 and delayed due to orchard farm scam) and the need to expedite the issuance of letters of intent (LOIs) and release of rehabilitation and resettlement (R&R) benefits to eligible landowners. Kang said that while planned development must continue, the rights and economic interests of original landowners and affected villagers should be protected. He also called for basic facilities, including drinking water, sewerage, parks and parking, to be provided in villages affected by land acquisition so that residents do not suffer due to development activities. The proposed takeover of Sector 125 of the Sunny Enclave mega project in Kharar was also discussed, with representatives seeking relief for affected residents. Other issues included delays in payments, land clubbing and the need for fair, transparent and uniform implementation of GMADA policies. As far as the latest acquisition of Blocks, E to J are concerned, GMADA officials explained that, unlike the tedious process earlier, new first-in, first-out (FIFO) system, files are now processed strictly in the order in which they are received on the online portal. Regarding Sector 125, GMADA denied responsibility, stating that the area falls under the jurisdiction of the Kharar municipal council. Furthermore, Aerteropolis project involves a large land parcel for which GMADA is expected to issue around 3,500 LOIs for Blocks E to J....