India, April 29 -- LUCKNOW The Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) has constituted a high-level committee to review the status of its Basant Kunj Sector A housing scheme and find solutions to the ongoing land possession issues. The panel is expected to submit its report by May 9, officials confirmed on Monday.

The decision offers renewed hope to 272 allottees, who have been waiting for possession of plots allotted through lottery system in 2022.

The authority had on April 2 ordered cancellation of the scheme due to disputes with farmers who stalled possession and development activities. However, after review, LDA vice- chairperson Prathamesh Kumar directed the formation of a committee headed by additional secretary CP Tripathi. The pane...