Naik suspends MIDC land acquisition near Palghar airport

Maharashtra Forest Minister Ganesh Naik ordered suspension of MIDC land acquisition near the proposed Palghar airport, citing unilateral decisions made without consulting the Guardian Minister, local representatives, or affected villagers. At a Janata Darbar at Palghar Collectorate, he received 1,058 grievance applications and warned officials against bypassing elected representatives in major development projects.