Non-payment of dues worth Rs 680 cr may lapse acquisition process

After an expert appraisal committee (EAC) of the Union environment ministry deferred green clearance for the Rs 16,000-crore Ultra Mega Power Plant (UMPP) in Odisha, the mega power plant faces hurdle over private land acquisition. The entire process of acquisition of private land measuring 2732.56 acres runs the risk of getting lapsed for the 4000 MW plant due to non-passing of award within the statutory period.