Land acquisition for the 7.5-km Old City Metro stretch is nearly complete, with 550+ demolitions done. Rs 433 crore compensation has been paid, and preparatory work is ongoing. Sensitive heritage sites are being protected as pillar locations are finalized for construction
According to HMRL MD, NVS Reddy, the entire process of land acquisition for the Old City Metro, being taken-up as per the Land Acquisition Act, is likely to take about 8 months.
