The Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013 (RFCTLARR)
Replaces the 1894 Act. Mandates social impact assessment, consent thresholds, compensation multiples, R&R entitlements, and time-bound procedures.
- Sections
- 114
- Chapters
- 13
- Tier
- Tier 2
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What this Act says
When the Government takes land for public purpose, this Act fixes fair compensation, mandates consent, social-impact assessment and rehabilitation.
Penalties
What happens if you break it
Officer falsifying records or fraudulently certifying
§84Imprisonment up to 6 months and/or fine.
Company / requiring body fails to comply with award conditions
§24, §101Acquisition lapses; land returns to original owners (with retained compensation) under the 5-year rule.
Contravention by a Government department
§87Head of department deemed guilty unless due-diligence proved; departmental action under §87.
Headline offences only — not exhaustive. For the full text and every section, open the source PDF or the official link below.
Key Sections & Penalties
Land Acquisition Act at a Glance
| Section | Type | Provision | Applicability | Details / Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| §2 | procedural | Application of Act (Public purpose) | - | Administrative / Structural |
| §4 | structural | Preparation of Social Impact Assessment study | - | Administrative / Structural |
| §84 | criminal | Officer falsifying records or fraudulently certifying | - | Imprisonment up to 6 months and/or fine high RISK |
| §24, 101 | compliance | Company / requiring body fails to comply with award conditions | - | Acquisition lapses; land returns to original owners (with retained compensation) under the 5-year rule low RISK |
| §87 | compliance | Contravention by a Government department | - | Head of department deemed guilty unless due-diligence proved; departmental action under §87 low RISK |
Maximum punishments as prescribed by the Act. Actual sentencing depends on facts, prior convictions and judicial discretion.
Sources
Read the Act yourself
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Source PDF
Land Acquisition Act (RFCTLARR), 2013.pdf
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Reference
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About this Act
Quick facts
- Year
- 2013
- Sections
- 114
- Chapters
- 13
- Tier
- Tier 2