Features of the Bill are:
Reference:
The Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Bill, PRS India
- Appropriate compensation for land losers and labourers dependent on the land proposed to be acquired for living.
- The definition of public purpose has been elaborated to avoid confusion. It defines public purpose as land use for strategic purposes, infrastructure and industry.
- Different land acquisition norms of rural and urban areas.
- The states will be free to make their own land acquisition laws.
- The Bill would give enhanced compensation and relief and rehabilitation (R&R) package to displaced persons.
- The draft makes consent of at least 80 per cent landowners mandatory if acquisition is for private projects.
Reference:
The Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Bill, PRS India
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