Land acquisition enables infrastructure development but must follow legal provisions to protect landowners’ rights.
Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition Act, 2013
Guidelines for compensation, rehabilitation, and social impact assessment
Requirement of public hearings and consent for certain acquisitions
Fair market value plus solatium
Rehabilitation for affected families
Right to challenge acquisition in court
Negotiation with authorities
Filing claims before civil or administrative tribunals
Legal recourse under land acquisition laws
“Landowners are entitled to fair compensation and legal protection during acquisition.”
Q1. Who can challenge land acquisition?
A: Landowners and affected parties under the 2013 Act.
Q2. How is compensation calculated?
A: Market value plus additional solatium and rehabilitation benefits.
Q3. Is consent required for private land?
A: Yes, particularly for certain categories under the 2013 Act.
Q4. Can compensation be revised?
A: Yes, through legal challenge or tribunal review.
Q5. What is the role of social impact assessment?
A: To ensure fair treatment and rehabilitation of affected families.
