Punjab Governmment Withdraws Land Pooling Policy After High Court Stay

The Punjab government has scrapped its 2025 Land Pooling Policy after the Punjab and Haryana High Court stayed it. The policy, meant to acquire land for urban projects in exchange for developed plots, faced criticism from farmers over the loss of fertile land and low allowances. 

The Court flagged the absence of impact studies, timelines, and grievance mechanisms. Though the State claimed participation was voluntary, it suspended the policy on August 7.

Ahead of the September 10 hearing, the government announced a full withdrawal.