India, April 28 -- The farmers, who were allotted residential plots in Sector 145 -- a newly planned housing area along the Noida Expressway -- are likely to get the possession after a delay of 10 years as the Noida authority on Saturday started taking over the possession of the land.

The move comes after the authority said that all the pending legal cases between the Noida authority and land owners are settled by the Allahabad high court and the Supreme Court.

"The move is to ensure that the farmers get the possession of their respective plot. Our objective is that the farmers do not face any hassle, and they get their plots because they have supported the authority in the development of this well-planned city," said Noida authority ch...