Section 7 of LARR Act, 2013 : Section 7: Appraisal Of Social Impact Assessment Report By An Expert Group

Explanation using Example

Imagine a scenario where the government plans to build a new highway that requires acquisition of land, which includes farmland, residential areas, and a small forest. To comply with Section 7 of The Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013, the government sets up an independent multi-disciplinary Expert Group to evaluate the Social Impact Assessment report of the highway project.

The Expert Group comprises two social scientists, two local municipal representatives, two rehabilitation experts, and a technical expert with knowledge about highway construction. They are tasked with reviewing the report to ensure the project genuinely serves a public purpose and that the benefits outweigh the social and environmental costs.

After thorough analysis, the Expert Group concludes that while the highway would improve transportation and boost the local economy, it would also displace several families and disrupt the ecosystem of the small forest. They recommend minimizing the land acquisition to only what is strictly necessary and suggest exploring alternative routes that would cause less displacement and environmental impact.

Their detailed recommendations and the rationale behind them are made available in the local language at community centers and government offices, and also published on the government's website for public scrutiny. This ensures transparency and allows the affected communities to understand the implications of the project and the Expert Group's considerations.