Question 1

Is it safe to buy land near the Statue of Unity corridor in Kevadia?

Accepted Answer

Only after three checks: verify the survey number against the SSNNL 1961 acquisition claim for the six disputed villages; confirm whether the village falls inside the Shoolpaneshwar eco-sensitive zone covering 121 Narmada district villages; and confirm whether the plot is in a Scheduled Area under the Fifth Schedule.

Question 2

What is SSNNL and why does it affect land titles near Kevadia?

Accepted Answer

SSNNL is the Sardar Sarovar Narmada Nigam Limited, the state body that acquired 1,777 acres from 397 tribal families across Kevadiya, Vagadiya, Navagam, Limbdi, Kothi, and Gora in 1961. It continues to assert possession claims over those survey numbers for tourism development around the Statue of Unity.

Question 3

Can a non-tribal buyer purchase land near the Statue of Unity corridor in Nandod taluka?

Accepted Answer

Severely restricted. Nandod taluka in Narmada District is a Scheduled Area under the Fifth Schedule of the Constitution. Non-tribal purchase of tribal land in such areas faces both state-level restrictions and constitutional protections. Legal advice specific to the survey number and village is essential before any transaction.

Question 4

What is the Shoolpaneshwar eco-sensitive zone, and how does it affect land near Kevadia?

Accepted Answer

The Centre notified 121 villages around the Shoolpaneshwar Wildlife Sanctuary in Narmada district as an eco-sensitive zone. Land within this zone cannot be transferred for non-agricultural, residential, commercial, or industrial purposes without prior state government approval, regardless of NA conversion status.

Question 5

Which villages near the Statue of Unity have active land title disputes?

Accepted Answer

Six villages carry documented dispute history: Kevadiya, Vagadiya, Navagam, Limbdi, Kothi, and Gora. Residents of all six have filed PILs challenging SSNNL acquisition, including a challenge to the Statue of Unity Act itself on Fifth Schedule grounds. Title deeds on survey numbers in these villages carry this encumbrance record.

Question 6

What type of private investment is actually feasible near Ekta Nagar?

Accepted Answer

Commercial or hospitality development by private players on non-Scheduled Area land outside the eco-sensitive zone, acquired through proper NA conversion and state government approval. Practically, this limits the investable zone to land outside Nandod taluka's Scheduled Area boundary and outside the 121 notified eco-sensitive villages. Confirm both boundaries with the Narmada district collector's office before purchase.

Question 7

Does buying land near the Statue of Unity corridor guarantee tourism appreciation?

Accepted Answer

Not directly. Visitor numbers at the site are strong at 5.82 million in 2024. But the tourism infrastructure was built by state agencies using statutory powers unavailable to private buyers. Land appreciation tied to this demand requires a clear, legally transferable title outside Fifth Schedule and eco-sensitive zone restrictions, which is a high bar in this specific geography.

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