India, July 8 -- The Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA) has expedited the process to build an international cricket stadium, and is working to resolve the issue related to acquisition of 33 acres for it, officials said on Monday.

The stadium, having a seating capacity for 55,000 spectators, is proposed at Motri near Raj Nagar Extension, and will comply with all international standards. It is estimated to cost about Rs.450 crore.

The GDA has already facilitated efforts between farmers and the Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association (UPCA) for procurement of 33 acres, they added.

To be sure, the deliberations to construct the stadium have been going on since 2018. But the floor area ratio (FAR) component, meant to allow additional construct...