Adv Ch Shahid Bhalli

Grounds For Compulsory Acquisition as Per Land Revenue Act

The grounds for compulsory acquisition under the Land Revenue Act are:

Public Purposes

1. Infrastructure Development: Acquisition of land for infrastructure projects, such as roads, bridges, canals, and public transportation.
2. Public Utilities: Acquisition of land for public utilities, such as electricity transmission lines, water supply schemes, and sewage systems.
3. Public Buildings: Acquisition of land for public buildings, such as schools, hospitals, government offices, and courts.

Economic Development

1. Industrial Development: Acquisition of land for industrial development, such as setting up industries, special economic zones, and industrial parks.
2. Agricultural Development: Acquisition of land for agricultural development, such as irrigation projects, agricultural research centers, and farm mechanization schemes.
3. Tourism Development: Acquisition of land for tourism development, such as setting up hotels, resorts, and tourist infrastructure.

Social Welfare

1. Housing Schemes: Acquisition of land for housing schemes, such as low-cost housing, slum rehabilitation, and urban renewal projects.
2. Health and Education: Acquisition of land for health and education facilities, such as hospitals, schools, and universities.
3. Social Welfare Schemes: Acquisition of land for social welfare schemes, such as orphanages, old-age homes, and disability centers.

Environmental Protection

1. Conservation of Natural Resources: Acquisition of land for conservation of natural resources, such as forests, wildlife sanctuaries, and national parks.
2. Environmental Protection: Acquisition of land for environmental protection, such as setting up pollution control measures, waste management facilities, and eco-tourism projects.

National Security

1. Defence Purposes: Acquisition of land for defence purposes, such as setting up military bases, defence installations, and strategic infrastructure.
2. National Security: Acquisition of land for national security purposes, such as setting up border security infrastructure, surveillance systems, and intelligence agencies.

Other Grounds

1. Disaster Management: Acquisition of land for disaster management, such as setting up disaster relief centers, emergency response systems, and disaster mitigation measures.
2. Urban Planning: Acquisition of land for urban planning, such as setting up urban infrastructure, public spaces, and community facilities.

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