Bare Act

The Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement (Jharkhand Amendment) Act, 2017

This Act amends the national land acquisition law to allow the Jharkhand State Government to exempt specific government infrastructure projects, such as schools, hospitals, and roads, from the standard compensation and resettlement requirements. By inserting a new section, the legislation grants the state power to waive these rules for projects deemed in the public interest, provided it consults local authorities or Gram Sabhas. This change aims to streamline development projects by reducing bureaucratic hurdles, though it may limit the compensation and support available to landowners affected by these specific government initiatives.

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