The 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, effective from 1-1-2014 vide S.O. 3729(E), dated 19-12-2013), updated with amendments introduced by The Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019 (34 of 2019, dated 9-8-2019, effective from 31-10-2019 vide S.O. 2889(E), dated 9-8-2019), provides the complete statutory framework governing land acquisition, compensation, rehabilitation, and resettlement in India.

Published as a bare act without notes, this edition presents the statutory text in its unaltered form, ensuring clarity, precision, and legislative authority for academic, professional, and examination purposes. The Act lays down provisions for fair compensation to landowners, mandatory social impact assessment, safeguards for affected families, and mechanisms for rehabilitation and resettlement, ensuring transparency and justice in the land acquisition process.

Updated for the year 2026, this edition is particularly useful for:
• Aspirants of the All India Bar Examination (AIBE), conducted by the Bar Council of India
• Law students and academicians specializing in land laws and property rights
• Practicing advocates dealing with land acquisition disputes and compensation claims
• Government officials, compliance officers, and policymakers implementing land acquisition schemes
• Researchers studying reforms in land governance and social justice mechanisms

By providing the statutory provisions in their exact legislative form, this edition ensures reliability and practical utility, making it indispensable for examination preparation, academic study, and professional practice in land acquisition and rehabilitation law.