The Haryana Requisitioning and Acquisition of Immovable Property Act, 1973
The Haryana Requisitioning and Acquisition of Immovable Property Act, 1973
This Act empowers the Haryana State Government to temporarily take control of (requisition) or permanently purchase (acquire) private immovable property for public purposes. It establishes a legal framework for the government to issue notices, take possession, and determine fair compensation through an appointed arbitrator. The Act protects certain properties, such as bona fide residences and religious institutions, from arbitrary requisitioning. It provides mechanisms for property owners to appeal decisions and seek compensation for losses. Essentially, it balances the state's need for land for public welfare with the rights of private property owners to receive fair treatment and payment.
- 1. Short title and extent
- 2. Definitions
- 3. Power to requisition immovable property
- 4. Power to take possession of requisitioned property
- 5. Rights over requisitioned property
- 6. Release from requisitioning
- 7. Provided that the benefit of this sub-section shall not be available to the State Government where the injury to such property is caused by any wrongful act or default of that Government.
- 8. Further application for release from requisitioning
- 9. Power to acquire requisitioned property
- 10. Principles and methods of determining compensation
- 11. Payment of compensation
- 12. Appeals from orders of requisitioning
- 13. Appeal from order of competent authority rejecting application for release from requisitioning
- 14. Appeals from awards in respect of compensation
- 15. Competent authority and arbitrator to have certain powers of civil courts
- 16. Power to obtain information
- 17. Power to enter and inspect
- 18. Service of notice and orders
- 19. Easement not to be disturbed
- 20. Delegation of powers
- 21. Protection of action taken in good faith
- 22. Bar of jurisdiction of civil courts
- 23. Penalty for offences
- 24. Certain persons to be public servants
- 25. Power to make rules
- 26. Validation of certain requisitions and acquisitions
- 27. Power to recover rent or damages in respect of requisitioned property as arrears of land revenue
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