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Land acquired by govt? Here's what happens now & how compensation is calculated
Published 17 June 2026 ยท india
India's land acquisition law, the 2013 Act, aims to ensure fair acquisition, compensation and transparent resettlement for affected families. It mandates Social Impact Assessments, public
India's land acquisition law, the 2013 Act, aims to ensure fair acquisition, compensation and transparent resettlement for affected families. It mandates Social Impact Assessments, public hearings, and consultation with local bodies before acquisition. The law details compensation, including market value multipliers and solatium, and outlines rehabilitation schemes for all dependent families, with special protections for tribal communities.
Published: June 17, 2026 โข 3:11 PM IST ยท Updated: June 17, 2026 โข 4:02 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
India's land acquisition law, the 2013 Act, aims to ensure fair acquisition, compensation and transparent resettlement for affected families.
It mandates Social Impact Assessments, public hearings, and consultation with local bodies before acquisition.
The law details compensation, including market value multipliers and solatium, and outlines rehabilitation schemes for all dependent families, with special protections for tribal communities.