Question

Who appoints the Commissioner for rehabilitation and resettlement under the LARR Act?

• A. LARR Authority
• B. Minister of Environment and Forests
• C. Central Government
• D. State Government

Hint:

Land is a state subject, and land acquisition is primarily carried out by state machinery. Under the LARR Act, the key administrative officers, including the Commissioner for R and R, are appointed by the State Government.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Chapter VI of the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013 (LARR Act) deals with the administrative machinery for Rehabilitation and Resettlement. Section 44(1) of the Act states: "The State Government shall appoint an officer of the rank of Commissioner or Secretary of that Government for rehabilitation and resettlement, to be the Commissioner for Rehabilitation and Resettlement." The Commissioner is responsible for supervising the implementation of the rehabilitation and resettlement scheme.