The ASSAM LAND (REQUISITION AND ACQUISITION) ACT, 1964
assam · 1964
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- S. 2Section 2 defines key terms used in the Assam Land (Requisition and Acquisition) Act, 1964, including "Collector," "land," "displaced person," and "Court."
- S. 3(1) If in the opinion of the State Government retiuisitien
- S. 4Section 4 mandates the surrender of requisitioned land to the Collector and authorizes the use of force if possession is not voluntarily given.
- S. 5Section 5 mandates the owner to repair requisitioned land, with costs deducted from compensation if not done, and appeals to State Government for other repair orders.
- S. 6(1) Where any land has been requisitioned of land
- S. 7Section 7 mandates the Collector to publicly announce land acquisition and claims for compensation.
- S. 8Section 8 of the Assam Land (Requisition and Acquisition) Act, 1964, details the process for releasing and returning requisitioned land to its rightful owner.
- S. 9Section 9 allows the State Government or Collector to quickly acquire land for flood control and anti-erosion projects.
- S. 10(1) When an order of acquisition is served or taking
- S. 12(I) The Collector shall in every case- Reference to Court
- S. 13Section 13 mandates the Collector to pay compensation with interest if not deposited within 30 days of the award.
- S. 14After the publication of the noticP
- S. 15Section 15 allows the State Government to requisition land and regulate its disposition or alteration during compensation determination.
- S. 17Section 17 prevents court challenges to decisions made under the Act, except as specifically allowed.
- S. 18(1) No suit, prosecution or other legal procee- 'llCOon ta
- S. 19Any money · payable to State Government :b~eio ~: under this Act shall be recoveratle as arrear of land vcrnmrnt
- S. 20(I) The State Government may D'ake l'ules make rulCll
- S. 1894Repeals previous Assam land acquisition acts and validates actions taken under them, ensuring continuity and validity.
- S. 1935Section limits compensation for requisitioned fallow or uncultivated land to double the annual land revenue.
- S. 1950—
- S. 1956Powers to tak~ pos- session of requisi- tioned land