Question

According to the Land Acquisition Act (Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement), 2013, governments can acquire land for
(1) Strategic purpose.
(2) Projects for Families Affected by Projects.
(3) For public-private partnership projects, where government ownership of land will remain with the government.

• A. (1) and (ii)
• B. (ii) and (iii)
• C. (1) and (iii)
• D. (i), (ii) and (iii)

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

The Land Acquisition Act, 2013, allows the government to acquire land for various purposes, including:
Strategic purposes: This can include national security, defense, and other critical infrastructure projects. Projects for Families Affected by Projects: This allows for the acquisition of land for rehabilitation and resettlement purposes for families displaced by development projects. Public- private partnership projects: The government can acquire land for public-private partnership projects where the government retains ownership of the land.
Therefore, the correct answer is (D) (i), (ii) and (iii).