The key features of permanent acquisition under the Land Revenue Act are:

Duration and Nature of Acquisition

1. Permanent transfer: The land is acquired permanently, and the ownership is transferred to the acquiring authority.
2. Irrevocable transfer: The transfer of land is irrevocable, and the landowner cannot reclaim the land.

Purpose of Permanent Acquisition

1. Public purposes: Permanent acquisition is allowed for public purposes, such as infrastructure development, public utilities, and social welfare schemes.
2. Specific projects: The land is acquired for specific projects, such as road construction, canal building, or public building projects.

Compensation and Rehabilitation

1. Fair compensation: Landowners receive fair compensation for the permanent acquisition of their land.
2. Rehabilitation: The acquiring authority ensures that landowners are rehabilitated and resettled, if necessary.

Rights of Landowners

1. Right to compensation: Landowners have the right to receive fair compensation for the permanent acquisition of their land.
2. Right to appeal: Landowners have the right to appeal against the permanent acquisition order.

Acquisition Process

1. Notification: The acquiring authority issues a notification indicating the intention to permanently acquire the land.
2. Objections and hearing: Landowners can submit objections to the permanent acquisition proposal, and the acquiring authority holds a hearing to address these objections.

Vesting of Land

1. Vesting order: The acquiring authority issues a vesting order, which transfers the ownership of the land to the acquiring authority.
2. Registration: The vesting order is registered with the relevant authorities, and the land is transferred to the acquiring authority.

Post-Acquisition Steps

1. Utilization of land: The acquiring authority utilizes the permanently acquired land for the specified purpose.
2. Maintenance and management: The acquiring authority is responsible for the maintenance and management of the acquired land.