Land Acquisition Act: Sections 81-83

• Study notes based on Sections 81-83 of the Act, as covered in the provided multiple-choice questions.

Section 81: Temporary Occupation of Land

• Waste or arable land can be temporarily occupied for a maximum period of 3 years.
• The Appropriate Government has the authority to direct the Collector to procure land for temporary occupation.
• Temporary occupation is exclusively for any public purpose.
• Compensation is provided as a lump sum or periodic payments, as agreed in writing.
• In case of compensation disputes, the Authority makes the final decision.

Section 82: Collector's Actions and Responsibilities

• The Collector can take possession of the land after paying compensation or executing an agreement.
• Upon conclusion of temporary occupation, the Collector must compensate for any damages and restore the land to its original condition.
• If the land becomes permanently unfit for its initial use after temporary occupation, the government must permanently acquire it under the Act.
• The Collector's primary duty involves paying compensation for damages and restoring the land at the end of the temporary occupation.

Section 83: Dispute Resolution and Compensation

• Disputes regarding the condition of the land after temporary occupation are resolved by the Authority.
• Section 81 is applicable exclusively to waste or arable land.
• If a landowner declines to accept the compensation for temporary occupation, the Collector must deposit the amount in court.
• Compensation for temporary land occupation under Section 81 is provided to the person with interest in the land.
• Under Section 82, the Authority determines compensation for damages based on the agreement.
• The government is obligated to permanently acquire the land if it sustains permanent damage because of temporary occupation.
• Section 83 addresses the dispute resolution process for temporary occupation compensation.
• Compensation not covered in the agreement is paid at the expiration of the temporary occupation term, as provided in Section 82.
• Sections 81-83 aim is to ensure fair compensation and proper restoration for temporary land use.
• The Collector is responsible for restoring the land to its original condition upon completion of the temporary occupation.
• Compensation for permanent land acquisition is not covered under Sections 81-83.