India, May 26 -- The Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (Yeida) has freed 27 hectares in four villages near the Noida International Airport project site, officials said on Sunday.

The cost of the freed land is estimated to be worth Rs.406 crore, they added.

"We have taken strict action against those found building illegal projects in villages located around Noida airport. We have also formed dedicated four teams, which will carry out regular visits, stationed at the site, and also carry out regular demolition drives under the supervision of senior officials," said Yeida's chief executive officer Arun Vir Singh.

The action came as some developers were found constructing illegal housing projects on the land meant for plan...