Summary
The Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013 is a comprehensive legislation that replaced the Land Acquisition Act, 1894. The act ensures fair compensation to landowners and those whose livelihoods are dependent on the land, as well as providing for rehabilitation and resettlement of displaced persons. The act also mandates that the process of land acquisition is carried out in a transparent and accountable manner, with the consent of the affected parties. The act applies to the acquisition of land for public purposes, such as building infrastructure projects, as well as for private companies. The act specifies a detailed procedure for the acquisition of land, including conducting a social impact assessment, providing rehabilitation and resettlement benefits, and conducting a review of the process.
