	There has been criticism in the press about some aspects of the Project,<ref name='csmonitor.com/2007/0910/p06s02-wosc'></ref><ref name='timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/33810155.cms'></ref><ref name='dharmalife.com/issue15/contemplating_navel'></ref><ref name='www.washingtontimes.com/article/20070920/FOREIGN/109200032/1003/foreign'></ref> including the compulsory acquisition, under "India's Land Acquisition Act", by the State Government of of private land, homes and small farms; which are intended to be leased to the Project, for construction of the statue and related infrastructure, including "landscaped park housing a cathedral, monastery, convent, guesthouse, library and food halls...".