The procedure for compulsory acquisition under the Land Revenue Act is as follows:
Preliminary Steps
1. Notification: The acquiring authority issues a notification indicating the intention to acquire land for a public purpose.
2. Land Identification: The acquiring authority identifies the land required for the public purpose.
3. Preliminary Survey: A preliminary survey is conducted to determine the boundaries and extent of the land.
Acquisition Process
1. Notice to Landowners: The acquiring authority serves a notice on the landowners, informing them of the proposed acquisition.
2. Objections and Hearing: Landowners can submit objections to the proposed acquisition within a specified timeframe. The acquiring authority holds a hearing to address these objections.
3. Acquisition Order: If the objections are resolved or rejected, the acquiring authority issues an acquisition order, specifying the land to be acquired and the compensation payable.
Compensation and Rehabilitation
1. Determination of Compensation: The acquiring authority determines the compensation payable to the landowners, based on the market value of the land.
2. Payment of Compensation: The acquiring authority pays the compensation to the landowners.
3. Rehabilitation: The acquiring authority provides rehabilitation assistance to the landowners, if necessary.
Transfer of Land
1. Transfer Deed: A transfer deed is executed, transferring the ownership of the land from the landowner to the acquiring authority.
2. Registration: The transfer deed is registered with the relevant authorities, ensuring that the transfer is legally valid.
3. Possession: The acquiring authority takes possession of the land.
Post-Acquisition Steps
1. Utilization: The acquiring authority utilizes the acquired land for the specified public purpose.
2. Monitoring: The acquiring authority monitors the utilization of the land and ensures that the terms and conditions of the acquisition are fulfilled.
Additional Provisions
1. Appeals: Landowners can appeal against the acquisition order to the relevant appellate authority.
2. Review: The acquiring authority can review the acquisition order and make necessary amendments.
3. Extension: The acquisition period can be extended, if necessary, with the approval of the relevant authorities.
