After remaining tied up in legal disputes for years, the Mouza Lendra land opposite Alankar Talkies is finally moving toward a positive change. Spanning 62,888 square feet and reserved for public use, the plot will soon house a charitable hospital. This development comes after the Urban Development Department (UDD) gave its approval to the Nagpur Improvement Trust’s (NIT) long-pending proposal, bringing an end to years of uncertainty and setting the stage for a community-focused project.
According to a media report, this valuable land was leased to Nagpur Nagarik Sahakari Rugnalaya (NNSR) in the late 1970s and originally hosted a functioning hospital. However, complications arose when the trust outsourced hospital units to a private group, sparking a legal battle. In 2010, Dr. Bhalchandra Subhedar filed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) at the Nagpur bench of the Bombay High Court, challenging the outsourcing and accusing the trust of breaching public trust. The court ruled against NNSR, declaring the outsourcing deal invalid. The Arneja Institute of Cardiology’s subsequent Special Leave Petition was dismissed by the Supreme Court, effectively ending the legal dispute. Finally, in January 2020, the Nagpur Improvement Trust (NIT) terminated NNSR’s lease and ordered the demolition of the hospital’s now-dilapidated building.
Since then, the plot has remained unused due to ongoing court proceedings and delays in planning. The recent clearance from the Urban Development Department (UDD) on May 29 marks a significant turning point. Additionally, the government has approved a 25% concession on the land premium, lowering the cost to ₹10.63 crore—well below the standard ready reckoner rate. This reduction acknowledges the plot’s status as a Public Utility (PU) space and supports the charitable purpose of the proposed hospital.
The new hospital will not operate as a purely commercial venture. The land is strictly reserved for public welfare, and the chosen agency must be a registered charitable trust functioning under charity regulations. The hospital’s primary focus will be to serve the poor and local community while ensuring financial sustainability. To manage this redevelopment, a nine-member committee has been established, including medical experts, engineers, and officials from the Urban Development Department. Their responsibilities involve assessing the land, preparing project documentation, and selecting the appropriate trust. The committee is expected to complete the process within three months. The old hospital building—a ground-plus-two structure dating back to the 1970s—is scheduled for demolition to make way for a modern facility. Meanwhile, discussions are underway to determine the range of healthcare services the new hospital will offer, balancing public benefit with operational viability.
After a decade of delays, the city’s heartline is set to regain new life—bringing improved healthcare and smarter urban planning to the community.
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