State governments aquire lands at very cheaper rates. In recent years land prices has shot up where builders have an eye especiallY in cities. In remote viallages especially in drought affected area lands are available at through away prices. references MIDCs in Maharashtra and aquisition by CIDCO.According to demands these lands -hundreds of acres of land- are sold at very very high prices. That is why government instead of private parties are aquiring the lands. I should say CORRUPTION ECLIPSE ADMINISTRATION.