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Greater Cochin Development Authority’s land pooling bid hits legal hurdle

Prateek Tanmay
Kerala
May 19, 2026
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Shortly after 2026 Assembly elections were notified, Advocate General issued a legal opinion advising that GCDA proceed with land pooling only after issuing a notification bringing two panchayats — Kunnathunadu and Kizhakkambalam – under its ambit. GCDA had identified nearly 300 acres in these panchayats for third-phase expansion of Infopark