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What is the primary focus of the Land Acquisition Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013?
What is the primary focus of the Land Acquisition Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013?
- Improving agricultural productivity
- Providing guidelines for land acquisition processes (correct)
- Enhancing environmental conservation measures
- Regulating urban planning and development
What key aspects are included in the LARRA Act's practice MCQs?
What key aspects are included in the LARRA Act's practice MCQs?
- Personal anecdotes from exam takers
- Historical context and global comparisons
- Important highlights and exam-oriented questions (correct)
- Technical jargon without practical application
How is the 2013 Land Acquisition Act structured to aid learners?
How is the 2013 Land Acquisition Act structured to aid learners?
- Offering sectional MCQs for focused study (correct)
- Providing extensive theoretical background
- Incorporating case studies of land disputes
- Focusing solely on historical amendments
What is the significance of the dedication mentioned in the preface of the MCQs?
What is the significance of the dedication mentioned in the preface of the MCQs?
What type of errors does the author acknowledge in the publication?
What type of errors does the author acknowledge in the publication?
What approach is suggested for using the MCQs effectively?
What approach is suggested for using the MCQs effectively?
What is a critical change in the 2023 release of the MCQs?
What is a critical change in the 2023 release of the MCQs?
Which of the following best describes the ethos behind the publication's release?
Which of the following best describes the ethos behind the publication's release?
Which type of projects can be exempted from the Act in Andhra Pradesh?
Which type of projects can be exempted from the Act in Andhra Pradesh?
What is one alternative purpose for acquiring multi-cropped land apart from agriculture?
What is one alternative purpose for acquiring multi-cropped land apart from agriculture?
Which entity is responsible for evaluating the Social Impact Assessment report?
Which entity is responsible for evaluating the Social Impact Assessment report?
What should be included in the preliminary notification of land acquisition?
What should be included in the preliminary notification of land acquisition?
Under which condition do the provisions of this Act relating to Social Impact Assessment not apply?
Under which condition do the provisions of this Act relating to Social Impact Assessment not apply?
What does the State Government need to consider before exempting projects from this Act?
What does the State Government need to consider before exempting projects from this Act?
Which circumstance is considered exceptional for acquiring irrigated multi-cropped land?
Which circumstance is considered exceptional for acquiring irrigated multi-cropped land?
What action should the Expert Group take if they find potential benefits of a project outweigh its social costs?
What action should the Expert Group take if they find potential benefits of a project outweigh its social costs?
What are the considerations for acquiring multi-cropped land due to natural calamities?
What are the considerations for acquiring multi-cropped land due to natural calamities?
Who constitutes the Expert Group for evaluating projects under this Act?
Who constitutes the Expert Group for evaluating projects under this Act?
What type of projects are included in the provisions of this Act regarding Social Impact Assessment?
What type of projects are included in the provisions of this Act regarding Social Impact Assessment?
What type of information should be included in the notification issued under section (1)?
What type of information should be included in the notification issued under section (1)?
What situation can be a justification for acquiring agricultural land?
What situation can be a justification for acquiring agricultural land?
What is a requirement for the Expert Group when evaluating the Social Impact Assessment report?
What is a requirement for the Expert Group when evaluating the Social Impact Assessment report?
What is one possible outcome if a project is deemed to have no potential benefits?
What is one possible outcome if a project is deemed to have no potential benefits?
Which of these is NOT a group associated with land acquisition proposals and assessment?
Which of these is NOT a group associated with land acquisition proposals and assessment?
What is the maximum amount of financial assistance provided to each affected family for constructing a cattle shed or petty shop?
What is the maximum amount of financial assistance provided to each affected family for constructing a cattle shed or petty shop?
What percentage of developed land is reserved for project-affected families during urbanization?
What percentage of developed land is reserved for project-affected families during urbanization?
What options are available to affected families in terms of compensation for displacement?
What options are available to affected families in terms of compensation for displacement?
What amount of financial assistance is provided specifically to affected families of artisans, small traders, and self-employed persons?
What amount of financial assistance is provided specifically to affected families of artisans, small traders, and self-employed persons?
What facilities must be provided for the resettlement of the displaced population?
What facilities must be provided for the resettlement of the displaced population?
Who is responsible for bearing the stamp duty and registration fee for the land or house allotted to the affected families?
Who is responsible for bearing the stamp duty and registration fee for the land or house allotted to the affected families?
What is the maximum area of land that can be acquired from affected families for urbanization purposes?
What is the maximum area of land that can be acquired from affected families for urbanization purposes?
Which of the following options do not represent the various forms of compensation available for displaced families?
Which of the following options do not represent the various forms of compensation available for displaced families?
What is the consequence if a specified person purchases land without complying with the Rehabilitation and Resettlement Scheme?
What is the consequence if a specified person purchases land without complying with the Rehabilitation and Resettlement Scheme?
When can a person require that a matter be referred to the Authority?
When can a person require that a matter be referred to the Authority?
What is the judicial significance of proceedings before the Authority?
What is the judicial significance of proceedings before the Authority?
Which group of individuals are considered public servants in the context of the Authority?
Which group of individuals are considered public servants in the context of the Authority?
What must the application to refer a matter to the Authority include?
What must the application to refer a matter to the Authority include?
Which statement is not required in the Collector's statement to the Authority?
Which statement is not required in the Collector's statement to the Authority?
What parameters and provisions should be considered when determining compensation?
What parameters and provisions should be considered when determining compensation?
Who is served notice when a matter is referred to the Authority?
Who is served notice when a matter is referred to the Authority?
Study Notes
Land Acquisition Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013
- This is a practice MCQ book for the Land Acquisition Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013 (LARRA Act)
- The book is dedicated to the author's grandfather, a martyr in the Indian Independence struggle
- The book includes latest amendments and important highlights for the MPSC examination focused on LARRA Act
Social Impact Assessment
- An Expert Group is formed to evaluate the Social Impact Assessment report for projects
- The Expert Group can recommend modifications to the project to reduce social costs
- If the Expert Group believes the project benefits outweigh social costs, they can recommend the extent of land acquisition, alternative options, and reducing social costs
- The District Collector examines proposals for land acquisition and the Social Impact Assessment report
Land Acquisition Exemptions
- Some projects are exempt from LARRA Act under state amendments, including: electricity and water supply infrastructure projects, those vital for national security or defense, industrial corridors, and infrastructure projects under public-private partnerships
- Multi-cropped land can be acquired for purposes beyond agriculture, like enhancing food security, recreational parks, and government employee housing
- Irrigated multi-cropped land acquisition require special circumstances: landowners consent, surplus agricultural land, natural calamity risks, or if it's a last resort
- The state government considers the minimum land needed for the project before exempting projects
Compensation and Rehabilitation
- The Act outlines provisions for compensation, which includes market value, provisions under Chapters V and VI of the Act, and factors like potential income loss
- The Act highlights the importance of providing housing units or cash compensation, employment, one-time payments, or annuities for affected families
- Affected families also have the option of land for land or annuity payments
- The Act emphasizes the significance of providing safe drinking water and grazing land for resettlement
- The stamp duty and registration fee for land or houses allotted to affected families should be borne by the project implementing authority
- The Act focuses on providing financial assistance for construction of cattle sheds, petty shops, and helping artisans, small traders, and self-employed individuals
Other Important Points
- The Act emphasizes transparency by requiring public notifications about land acquisition in the Official Gazette, newspapers, and local offices
- The Act protects against circumventing the law by voiding land purchases made through private negotiations without complying with the rehabilitation and resettlement scheme
- The Act is legally defined as judicial proceedings (in relation to Authority) including the Collector's statement to the Authority, which should include the location and extent of the land, the determined compensation amount, and a list of interested parties
- The Act outlines a maximum one-time financial assistance for various purposes, such as construction of cattle shed or petty shop, and helping artisans, small traders, and self-employed individuals
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Test your knowledge on the Land Acquisition Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013 with this focused quiz. This quiz includes questions on the latest amendments and highlights necessary for the MPSC examination. Dive into the implications of social impact assessments and exemptions to enhance your understanding.