Tata seeks ‘workable solution’ for Singur, govt seeks time
During the hearing in the Calcutta High Court over Singur Act, Tata Motors’ counsel Samaraditya Pal on Friday approached Advocate General, the Bengal government, Anindya Mitra for a ‘workable solution’. Pal requested Mitra to meet during the weekend for a discussion but Mitra sought time to decide.
Tata Motors has challenged the Singur Act in the High Court, claiming it to be illegal and unconstitutional and also sought to restrain the state government from taking possession of the 645 acres of land which had been leased out to Tata Motors for setting up the company’s car plant.
If some legal quarters took the Tata Motors’ request today as an offer for an “out-of-the-court” settlement, a company spokesperson clarified: “In the light of media reports of distribution of land in Singur, Pal said he requested the Advocate General to agree that status quo as regards to distribution of land be maintained in view of the ongoing hearing. In response, the AG said it is not possible for him to respond right away. He will think it over the weekend and communicate on Monday.”
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