Gujarat Government Proposes to Gift Disputed Plot to Former Cricketer Yusuf Pathan

The Gujarat government has proposed to gift part of a disputed plot in Vadodara to former cricketer Yusuf Pathan, who recently joined the BJP-led NDA. The proposal involves gifting 500 square meters of the plot and offering the rest at a 45% concession. This decision follows a decade-long dispute between Pathan and the civic body over the 978-square-meter plot adjacent to his family home.

Key facts

• The Gujarat government proposes to gift 500 square meters of a disputed plot to Yusuf Pathan.
• The remaining 478 square meters will be offered at a 45% concession.
• Yusuf Pathan had been seeking the plot since 2012 but faced legal hurdles.
• The proposal will be presented for final approval on October 23.

Sources

• The Hindu