Category Archives: Land Acquisition Laws

India still does not have a rational land acquisition law; it is still governed by the century old outdated colonial British Act. In fact, Indian leaders never considered displacement of poor people due to development projects an issue. Now in the liberalization, privatization, and globalization set up more and more tribals and other poor sections of rural India are increasingly facing the threat of displacement due to invasion of market forces. Therefore, a new comprehensive bill has been proposed but is waiting to see its hour in the parliament. Continue reading →