Land Acquisition Act: Compensation and Rules

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz
Study Flashcards
Spaced Repetition
Chat to Lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson
Download our mobile app to listen on the go
Get App

Questions and Answers

What is the extent of a State Legislature's power to enact laws concerning compensation, rehabilitation, and resettlement for affected families under this Act?

  • Limited to the compensation amounts specified in this Act.
  • States can only make changes with express permission from the Central Government.
  • States cannot make additional laws regarding compensation, rehabilitation, and resettlement.
  • States may enact any law to enhance or add to the entitlements, providing higher compensation or more beneficial rehabilitation and resettlement than this Act. (correct)

Under what conditions can affected families choose between compensation and rehabilitation packages offered by the Central Act versus those offered by a State law or policy?

  • The choice of compensation packages is solely determined by the appropriate Government.
  • Affected families must accept the central act's compensation.
  • Affected families can choose the higher package if the State law or policy offers a higher compensation or more beneficial rehabilitation and resettlement options. (correct)
  • Affected families must adhere to whichever package was initiated first.

What is the role of the appropriate Government in the context of this Act?

  • To provide financial assistance to affected families.
  • To arbitrate disputes between affected families and corporations.
  • To make rules for carrying out the provisions of this Act, subject to the other provisions. (correct)
  • To make and enforce judgements regarding fair compensation amounts.

What procedural requirement is specified for rules made by the Central Government under this Act?

<p>They have to be laid before each House of Parliament as soon as possible after being made. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What procedural safeguard is required for the rules framed by the State Government under this Act?

<p>They have to be laid before each House of the State Legislature, ensuring legislative oversight. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Prior to the finalization of rules under this Act, what condition must be met by both the Central and State Governments?

<p>Rules must be subject to a period of previous publication. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstances can the Central Government exercise its power to remove difficulties related to the implementation of this Act?

<p>Only for a period of two years from the commencement of this Act. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What procedural step is required after the Central Government issues an order to remove difficulties in implementing the provisions of this Act?

<p>It must be laid before each House of Parliament. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the Land Acquisition Act of 1894 as a result of this Act?

<p>It is repealed, superseded by the new legislation. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If a State law offers more favorable rehabilitation and resettlement provisions than this Act, what options do affected families have?

<p>They may opt to avail themselves of the beneficial rehabilitation and resettlement provisions under the State law. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of laying the rules made by the Central Government before each House of Parliament?

<p>Ensuring parliamentary oversight and scrutiny. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of requiring 'previous publication' of rules by the Central and State Governments?

<p>To ensure transparency and allow for public feedback. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is the power of the Central Government to remove difficulties limited to two years?

<p>To ensure that any issues are resolved promptly and that the Act is quickly fully operational. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What considerations should the Central Government keep in mind when issuing directions to remove difficulties?

<p>The directions should not be inconsistent with the provisions of this Act. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If a State wants to provide affected families with certain additional benefits that are not already in the Act, is it permissible?

<p>Yes, if it enhances or adds to the entitlements enumerated under this Act. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If a State law offers more beneficial rehabilitation and resettlement provisions, what is the affected family’s recourse?

<p>Affected families may at their option opt to avail such rehabilitation and resettlement provisions under such State law. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Under this Act, rules made by the State Government must be laid before the State Legislature. What does this process primarily ensure?

<p>Legislative control. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

While framing rules, what kind of approach are the Central and State Governments expected to follow?

<p>Transparency. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In case of a difficulty in implementing the Act, the Central Government is empowered to provide necessary directions. Which of the following conditions apply?

<p>Directions should not be inconsistent with the provisions of this Act. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

With the advent of this Act, what became the fate of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894?

<p>Repealed (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

State laws' power

States can enact laws that provide higher compensation or more beneficial rehabilitation and resettlement terms than this Act.

Option for better terms

Affected persons can choose between the compensation and rehabilitation terms offered under this Act or those provided by state law/policy, whichever is better.

Power to make rules

The relevant government can create rules to enact the provisions of this Act.

Parliamentary review

Rules made by the Central Government must be presented before both houses of Parliament.

Signup and view all the flashcards

State Legislature review

Rules made by the State Government must be presented before the State Legislature.

Signup and view all the flashcards

Prior publication

Rules made by the Central or State Government under this Act must be published before they are made.

Signup and view all the flashcards

Power to remove difficulties

The Central Government can address any difficulties in implementing the Act, within two years of its commencement.

Signup and view all the flashcards

Repeal of older Act

The Land Acquisition Act, 1894 is repealed.

Signup and view all the flashcards

Study Notes

  • State legislatures can enact laws that provide more benefits to affected families, enhancing entitlements, compensation, rehabilitation, and resettlement beyond what is offered in this Act.

Option for Better Compensation

  • Affected families can choose higher compensation and R&R under state law if it's better than what's calculated under this Act.
  • Affected families can opt for more beneficial rehabilitation and resettlement provisions under state law if they exceed those provided in this Act.

Rule-Making Powers

  • Appropriate governments can create rules, via notification, to implement the provisions of this Act.
  • Central Government rules must be presented before both Houses of Parliament.
  • State Government rules must be presented before the State Legislature.

Publication of Rules

  • Central and State Government rule-making is conditional on previous publication of the rules.

Addressing Difficulties

  • The Central Government can issue orders or directions to resolve difficulties in implementing this Part, as long as they are consistent with the Act.
  • This power expires two years after the Act's commencement.
  • Every order made to remove difficulties must be presented before both Houses of Parliament.

Repeal

  • The Land Acquisition Act of 1894 is repealed.

Studying That Suits You

Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.

Quiz Team

More Like This

Land Acquisition Act 2013 Chapter 1 Quiz
54 questions
Land Acquisition Act Quiz
8 questions

Land Acquisition Act Quiz

HeavenlyJasper6355 avatar
HeavenlyJasper6355
Land Acquisition Act: Compensation for Land
20 questions
Land Acquisition Act: Sections 81-83
20 questions
Use Quizgecko on...
Browser
Browser