Right To Fair Compensation & land Acquistion Edn-2026

Right to Fair Compensation & Land Acquisition Edn-2026 offers a comprehensive and practice-oriented analysis of India’s land acquisition framework under the RFCTLARR Act, 2013. The book explains the shift from the colonial land acquisition regime to a rights-based statutory model emphasizing fair compensation, transparency, and social justice. It covers crucial aspects such as social impact assessment, consent of affected families, determination of compensation, solatium, rehabilitation and resettlement benefits, timelines, exemptions, and dispute resolution mechanisms. The book also examines the powers and duties of acquiring authorities and the remedies available to landowners and affected persons. Written in a clear and structured manner, this edition is designed for practical application by legal professionals and officials engaged in land acquisition for infrastructure and development projects. It balances statutory interpretation with procedural clarity, making it useful for litigation, advisory work, and academic study. This book is an indispensable resource for understanding property rights and lawful state acquisition of land in India.