Commentary on The Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013

This 9th Edition of Commentary on the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013 by Om Prakash Aggarwala is a comprehensive legal reference on India’s land acquisition framework. Published by Universal Law Publishing (LexisNexis), it provides section-wise analysis of the LARR Act, explaining the legal rights of landowners, the obligations of acquiring authorities, and the procedures governing acquisition, compensation, and rehabilitation.

The book covers Social Impact Assessment (SIA), consent requirements, valuation of land, solatium, rehabilitation packages, and dispute resolution mechanisms. It integrates Supreme Court and High Court rulings, making it an indispensable resource for litigation and advisory work. The commentary also explains the constitutional basis of property rights under Article 300A and how statutory safeguards prevent arbitrary acquisition.

Designed for practical use, this work helps lawyers, judges, government officers, developers, and affected landowners understand the complexities of compulsory land acquisition and ensure fair compensation and lawful resettlement.