Representative photoIT City
An LDA township on Sultanpur Road developed through land pooling, with planned IT and commercial zones.
What is IT City?
IT City is a planned LDA township on about 1,054 hectares (roughly 2,600 acres) along Kisan Path near Sultanpur Road in south-east Lucknow. LDA is assembling the land mainly through land pooling: farmers give land free and get developed plots back.
By October 2026 about 500 hectares had come in through pooling and about 200 hectares is village common land (gram samaj). LDA has proposed acquiring about 300 hectares from owners who did not join pooling.
So far plots have gone only to landowners by lottery. A public plot scheme, with rates and brochure, has not been announced.
Not the same as HCL IT City: HCL Technologies' campus on Sultanpur Road is a separate private project. LDA has not announced HCL as a partner in this scheme.
Quick facts
Size per Amar Ujala (Oct 2026): about 1,054 ha. Some websites still quote 1,696 to 3,490 acres.
Location and connectivity
Villages in the scheme (11)
Since June 2026 buying and selling land in these villages is banned; registries are allowed only in favour of LDA.
Land pooling: who gets what
| Landowner | What they get |
|---|---|
| Landowner giving up to 10 acres | 25% of the land back as developed plots |
| Landowner giving more than 10 acres | 50% of the land back as developed plots |
| Owner who did not join pooling | Land acquired; compensation 4x circle rate (rural) or 2x (urban), per LDA VC |
Only the recorded owner can join pooling. Land bought after the June 2026 ban cannot be pooled.
Timeline
- 10 Mar 2026First landowner lottery549 plots in sectors 15, 16, 17, 18 and 30
- 22 May 2026Second landowner lottery414 plots to 300 landowners
- Later 2026Further lottery434 plots to 285 landowners
- ExpectedPublic plot schemeNo date announced
Latest updates
RERA projects near IT City
Check before you buy
- Anyone selling an 'IT City plot' today is selling either a landowner's allotment or land outside the scheme. Ask for the LDA allotment letter.
- Check the plot's khasra/gata number is not inside the 11 villages' frozen land, if it is a private sale.
- Do not pay token money for a 'pre-launch' public plot. LDA sells only through its own registration portal.
- Confirm any transfer of a landowner plot with LDA's property office before paying.
- Watch ldalucknow.in and Brickly updates for the public scheme brochure and rate.
FAQs
Can the public buy IT City plots now?
Not yet. So far LDA has allotted developed plots only to landowners under land pooling.
What is the IT City plot rate?
LDA has not notified a public rate. Figures on property websites are estimates.
How big is LDA IT City?
About 1,054 hectares (roughly 2,600 acres), as reported in October 2026. Older figures of 3,490 acres appear online but do not match recent reports.
Which villages are in IT City?
Bakkas, Sikandarpur Amoliya, Siddhpura, Parehta, Rakibabad, Mohari Khurd, Mohari Kalan, Khujauli, Bhatwara, Sonai Kanjehara and Paharnagar Tikariya.
Can I buy land in these villages now?
No. Since June 2026 registries of land in the scheme villages are stopped except in favour of LDA.
Is HCL a partner in LDA IT City?
No such partnership has been announced. HCL's IT City campus on Sultanpur Road is a separate private project.
What do farmers get under land pooling?
25% of their land back as developed plots, or 50% if they give more than 10 acres.
Sources
- LDA official website
- LDA lottery eligibility lists
- LDA registration portal
- Amar Ujala, 6 Oct 2026: LDA to acquire 300 ha for IT City
- Amar Ujala, 6 Jun 2026: land sale ban in IT City and Wellness City
Last checked: 12 Nov 2026
