India, Aug. 31 -- Taking another step to expedite the Gurugram metro project, the Haryana Shahari Vikas Pradhikaran (HSVP) has handed over 5.23 hectares of land in Sector 33 to Gurugram Metro Rail Limited (GMRL) for setting up a casting yard, officials said on Sunday. The land, located in Transport Nagar, has been transferred for a period of four years following approval from higher authorities.

In a communique, HSVP said, "It is submitted that as per approval conveyed by Chief Administrator, HSVP, Panchkula for handing over the land for casting yard measuring 5.23 Hect. to GMRL on temporary basis i.e. 4 years in Transport Nagar Sector 33. The land cited as subject except the area falls under stay has been handed over to GMRL."

A senior...