Cabinet approves transfer of lease of defence land to KV Sangathan
By ANIThursday, February 10, 2011
NEW DELHI - The Union Cabinet has approved the proposal of Ministry of Defence for lease of 9.68 acres of defence land to the Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) for the construction of Kendriya Vidyalaya (KV) school building and staff quarters at Air Force Station, Thanjavur.
The land is to be transferred on lease basis at a nominal rent of one rupee only per annum (without any premium) and in terms of existing government policy on the subject.
The formalities relating to transfer of land to KVS would be completed within a period of three months. KVS will thereupon construct school buildings, etc. on the leased land as per their own specifications.
The transfer of land would facilitate creation of permanent school building and other related infrastructure like staff quarters, play ground, etc. at the KV school in AF Station, Thanjavur.
This would provide a conducive environment for effective teaching and learning and also increased educational opportunities for the children of both defence personnel and civilians in the area. (ANI)
