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

Duration of Temporary Acquisition

1. Temporary period: The land is acquired for a temporary period, which can vary depending on the purpose of acquisition.
2. Specific timeframe: The temporary acquisition order specifies the duration of the acquisition.

Purpose of Temporary Acquisition

1. Public purposes: Temporary 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 temporary use of their land.
2. Rehabilitation: The acquiring authority ensures that landowners are rehabilitated and resettled, if necessary.

Rights of Landowners

1. Protection of rights: The Act ensures that landowners’ rights are protected, and they can reclaim their land once the temporary acquisition period ends.
2. Right to compensation: Landowners have the right to receive fair compensation for the temporary acquisition of their land.

Acquisition Process

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

Restoration and Return of Land

1. Restoration: After the temporary acquisition period ends, the acquiring authority restores the land to its original condition, if possible.
2. Return of land: The acquiring authority returns the land to the landowners, ensuring that the land is restored to its original state.