Land Acquisition in India: History and Present Scenario

Sujata Rani; Dr. Ravindra Pandey

doi:10.36676/jrps.v12.i4.1457

Authors

Sujata Rani Research Scholar, Department of Economics, Kalinga University, Raipur
Dr. Ravindra Pandey Professor, Department of Economics, Kalinga University, Raipur

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.36676/jrps.v12.i4.1457

Keywords:

Land Acquisition, property, Re-settlement Act (RFCTLARR), RFTCLARR Amendment Act

Abstract

The origin of the power of the State to take property for public use can be traced back to the olden days. It is an inherent power. An incident to this power is that property shall not be taken for public purpose without just compensation. It is said that right to enjoy private property comes within the purview of personal liberty and the requirement here is that property shall not be taken for public use without just compensation. It is a great principle established by common law for the protection of the private property. It is founded in natural equity and is laid down as a principle of universal law.

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