Now, Government Invites Suggestions on Land Acquisition Bill 2015

The Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India has invited views and suggestions from various public bodies, organizations, associations, individuals and other stakeholders on The Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement (Second Amendment Bill, 2015).

The Bill is pending in the Lok Sabha has been referred to a Joint Parliamentary Committee of both the Houses under the Chairmanship of Shri S.S. Ahluwalia, M.P. for examination and presenting a Report to the Parliament.

The Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013 and the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement (Second Amendment Bill, 2015) can be downloaded from the Lok Sabha’s Website by clicking here.

All those desirous of submitting their views/ suggestions to the Committee may send two copies of their written Memoranda/ suggestions in English or Hindi on the subject to

Joint Secretary (RS)
Lok Sabha Secretariat
Room No. 328, Third Floor
Parliament House Annexe
New Delhi-110001

Views and suggestions can also be faxed at 23018865 or emailed to jc.landbill@sansad.nic.in

Last date for receiving views and suggestions on the said bill is 8 June, 2015.

The Memoranda submitted to the Committee would form part of the records of the Committee and would be treated as Confidential and would enjoy privilege of the Committee. Those who wish to appear before the Committee, besides submitting Memoranda, are also requested to specifically indicate so. However, the Committee’s decision in this regard shall be final.

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