The UNITED PROVINCES LAND ACQUISITION (REHABILITATION OF REFUGEES) ACT, 1948
uttarakhand · 1948
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- S. 2Section defines "Compensation Officer" as the one appointed by the State Government for land acquisition purposes.
- S. 3Section 3 allows the State Government to requisition land for refugee rehabilitation by serving orders on owners or publishing notices.
- S. 4Section 4 allows requisitioned land to be used for building houses, shops, workshops, and amenities to rehabilitate refugees.
- S. 5Subs
- S. 6Section 6 mandates the State Government to enter agreements with builders for acquiring land for refugee rehabilitation, detailing terms and conditions.
- S. 7Section 7 allows the State Government to acquire land after builder's deposit, publishing notice in the Gazette.
- S. 8Section 8 allows the State Government to requisition or acquire land and inspect it for compliance.
- S. 9Section 9 allows the State Government to acquire requisitioned land by publishing a notice, making it vest free of encumbrances.
- S. 10Section 10 outlines compensation for requisitioned land and damage, with agreements or referrals to the Compensation Officer if no agreement is reached.
- S. 11Section 11 outlines the compensation process for land acquired under the Act, referencing the Land Acquisition Act, 1894 for determination and appeals.
- S. 12Section 12 allows the State Government to release and return requisitioned land to rightful claimants after inquiry.
- S. 13Section 13 ensures court protection for decisions made under the Act and presumes validity of orders signed by authorized officials.
- S. 14Section 14 provides immunity from suits for actions taken in good faith under the Act or its rules.
- S. 15(1) The [State Government]1 may make rules for the purpose of carrying into effect the provisions of this Act