The ASSAM ACQUISITION OF LAND FOR FLOOD CONTROL AND PREVENTION OF EROSION ACT, 1955 (SINGLE DOCUMENT)
assam · 1955
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- S. 1Subs
- S. 2Section defines terms "Land," "person interested," and "Collector" for the Act, referencing the Land Acquisition Act, 1894.
- S. 3The section allows the State Government to quickly acquire land for flood control or erosion prevention measures.
- S. 4Section 4 mandates the Collector to serve land acquisition orders and compensation notice on landowners and occupiers, with publication if necessary.
- S. 5Section 5 vests acquired land in the State Government and allows the Collector to take possession.
- S. 6Section 6 outlines compensation rates for land acquired by the government for flood control and erosion prevention in Assam.
- S. 7Section 7 allows the Collector to make interim compensation payments pending claim investigation, requiring an indemnity bond with two sureties.
- S. 8Section 8 mandates the Collector to issue an award detailing land area, compensation, and its distribution for acquired land under the Act.
- S. 9Section 9 allows aggrieved parties to request arbitration for land acquisition awards, with the Collector enforcing the arbitrator's decision.
- S. 10Section 10 allows the Collector to use necessary force to evict persons obstructing land possession under the Act.
- S. 11Section 11 penalizes obstruction of lawful possession of land under the Act with imprisonment or fine.
- S. 12Section 12 protects individuals from legal action for actions taken in good faith under the Act.
- S. 13Section 13 prevents courts from questioning the legality of actions taken under the Act.
- S. 14The State Government may, by notification in the official Gazette, make rules for carrying out the purposes of this Act
- S. 15Any sum payable to the Government under the provisions of this Act may be realised as an arrear of land revenue
- S. 16Repeals the Assam Flood Control Ordinance, 1955, but preserves actions taken under it as valid under the new Act.