Study On Land Acquisition Laws In India

Aditi Bharadwaj, Institute of Law, Nirma University

ABSTRACT

The article covers land acquisition laws in India in a systematic manner. Land acquisition laws date back to British rule in 1824, since then the laws have been gradually developing toward including a fair and transparent process of acquisition. The pre-independence law was replaced in 1956 and then amended slightly in between, but it was ultimately replaced by The Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition and Resettlement Act, of 2013. The article further discusses a few cases pertaining to land acquisition disputes which were national issues. The cases discussed involve land acquisition for different purposes. Furthermore, the article presents a critique of the existing laws and pointers where the law can be improved. The existing laws lack on the part of transparency, consent, fairness, and adequate compensation. The article concludes on a note of hope suggesting measures which can ensure a more inclusive land acquisition process.

Keywords: Land Acquisition, Compensation, Rehabilitation, Resettlement.