Land Acquisition Act (India)

The Land Acquisition Act of India governs the process by which the government can acquire private land for public purposes like roads, hospitals, or schools. It establishes procedures to ensure fair compensation and humane treatment for landowners, including consultation and inquiry before acquiring land. The Act aims to balance development needs with respect for individual rights, providing safeguards against arbitrary seizure. Recent amendments have introduced measures for fair compensation, social impact assessments, and resettlement provisions to protect those affected by land acquisition.