The Nagpur Improvement Trust (NIT) has informed the Nagpur bench of the Bombay High Court that the land previously occupied by the Nagpur Nagrik Sahakari Rugnalaya on North Ambazari Road will be given only to a charitable organisation. According to a local daily report, this organisation must be committed to offering high-quality medical services to the public, especially the underprivileged. NIT made this assurance through an official affidavit submitted to the court.
After the hospital was shut down, the Nagpur Improvement Trust (NIT) cancelled the lease for the 62,888 sq ft land on January 3, 2020, and took possession of the property on March 12, 2024.
To ensure the land is used for public benefit, the Nagpur bench of the Bombay High Court formed a five-member expert medical committee. In its report dated January 23, 2024, the committee recommended building a multispecialty hospital on the site. While the court initially directed the state government to take necessary steps, the government later informed the court that it was unable to set up the hospital due to various challenges.
As per a letter dated April 9, the expert committee has outlined specific criteria for selecting bidders interested in the hospital land. The Nagpur Improvement Trust (NIT) has been directed to ensure that only charitable trusts or organisations are eligible to bid. These entities must comply with Section 41(A) of the Mumbai Public Trust Act and should have a minimum of three years’ experience in executing medical projects valued at ₹5 crore or more. Additionally, the bidder must have prior experience operating a hospital with at least 300 beds.
Bids to Be Invited for Hospital Project Under NIT Land Act
The Nagpur Improvement Trust (NIT) plans to invite bids through an auction under Section 5(2) of the NIT Land Appropriation Act for the construction of the proposed hospital. Only charitable organisations that meet the specified eligibility criteria will be permitted to participate. In its affidavit, NIT confirmed that the land will be reserved strictly for non-profit use, with the aim of serving the public and ensuring access to quality healthcare.