Chatra: Officials of Sadar circle division in Chatra have identified a fresh plot of land for the construction of a proposed a medical college in the district. Earlier, a 16-acre plot was identified, but it was deemed inadequate for the project, prompting a new search for land had begun. Officials said that they are now preparing a proposal to forward to deputy commissioner Divyanshu Jha, who will send it to the state government for further action. Sources said the Centre had informed the state government about setting up medical colleges in aspiring districts, including Chatra, asking it to finalise a 20-acre plot. A plot near Chatra sadar hospital was finalized, but Jha rejected it as it was a 16-acre plot. A search for new land started again under the supervision of sadar subdivisional officer Mumtaz Ansari.