The characteristics of compulsory acquisition under the Land Revenue Act are:

Compulsory Nature

1. Mandatory Acquisition: Compulsory acquisition is a mandatory process, where the acquiring authority has the power to acquire land without the landowner’s consent.
2. No Option to Refuse: Landowners do not have the option to refuse the acquisition, as the acquiring authority has the power to compulsorily acquire the land.

Public Purpose

3. Acquisition for Public Purpose: Compulsory acquisition is done for a public purpose, such as infrastructure development, public utilities, or social welfare schemes.
4. Benefit to the Public: The acquisition is done to benefit the public, rather than for private gain.

Fair Compensation

5. Fair Market Value: Landowners are entitled to receive fair compensation, based on the market value of the land.
6. Just and Equitable: The compensation is determined in a just and equitable manner, taking into account the landowner’s interests.

Statutory Process

7. Follows Statutory Procedure: Compulsory acquisition follows a statutory procedure, as outlined in the Land Revenue Act.
8. Adherence to Rules and Regulations: The acquiring authority must adhere to the rules and regulations outlined in the Act.

Expropriation of Land

9. Transfer of Ownership: Compulsory acquisition involves the transfer of ownership of the land from the landowner to the acquiring authority.
10. Loss of Property Rights: Landowners lose their property rights over the acquired land.

Government Oversight

11. Government Approval: Compulsory acquisition requires government approval, ensuring that the acquisition is done in the public interest.
12. Monitoring and Review: The government monitors and reviews the acquisition process to ensure that it is fair and transparent.