Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013

This edition of The Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013 (Act 30 of 2013, dated 27-9-2013), updated with amendments including The Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019 (34 of 2019) and the latest notifications, serves as a comprehensive and reliable legal reference for students preparing for the All India Bar Examination (AIBE), as well as professionals in law, land acquisition, infrastructure, and public administration.

The book presents the bare text of the law—precisely as enacted—without commentary or interpretation, making it ideal for examination purposes and statutory referencing. It consolidates the statutory framework for fair compensation, transparency, and adequate rehabilitation and resettlement of affected families during land acquisition for public purposes and industrial projects.

The content spans the full scope of the Act, including:

• Definitions, scope, and objectives of land acquisition under the Act

• Provisions for determining fair compensation for landowners and affected families

• Mandatory social impact assessment before acquisition

• Rehabilitation and resettlement entitlements and procedures

• Special safeguards for food security and scheduled areas

• Allied Rules and resources incorporated for complete coverage:

 – The Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement (Social Impact Assessment and Consent) Rules, 2014

 – The Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement (Compensation, Rehabilitation and Resettlement and Development) Rules, 2015

 – The Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement (Removal of Difficulties) Order, 2015

 – Frequently Asked Questions on the Act for quick reference

This edition is particularly suitable for:

• AIBE aspirants seeking a statutorily accurate and updated resource

• Law students and academicians studying property, land, and infrastructure laws

• Practising advocates handling land acquisition and compensation cases

• Government officials, project developers, and policy-makers in public infrastructure projects

• NGOs and social activists working in land rights and rehabilitation

Whether used in the exam hall, the courtroom, or in field-level implementation, this updated text delivers the full legislative authority of The Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013, as it applies in 2025.