Land Acquisition Practice
We represent landowners and affected persons in land acquisition proceedings before the Land Acquisition Collector, courts, and tribunals.
How We Help
- Compensation Enhancement: Filing references and appeals for enhancement of land acquisition compensation where the awarded amount is inadequate.
- Challenging Acquisitions: Advising on and filing writ petitions before the High Court challenging the legality of acquisition notifications and proceedings.
- RFCTLARR Act Compliance: Advising government agencies and private bodies on compliance with the Right to Fair Compensation Act, 2013.
- Rehabilitation and Resettlement: Advising displaced persons on their rights to rehabilitation and resettlement under the RFCTLARR Act.
- State-Specific Schemes: Advising on Andhra Pradesh and Telangana-specific land acquisition schemes and land pooling arrangements.
Typical Matters
- Compensation reference proceedings for inadequate awards under RFCTLARR
- Writ petitions challenging acquisition notifications and urgency provisions
- Land acquisition matters relating to infrastructure projects and highway widening
- Telangana Land Acquisition cases involving compensation disputes
- Advice on land pooling and development authority acquisitions in AP
Frequently asked.
1What is the Right to Fair Compensation Act and how does it apply?
The Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013 (RFCTLARR Act) governs most land acquisitions by government agencies in India, providing for enhanced compensation and consent requirements.
2What can I do if I disagree with the compensation awarded?
You can challenge the compensation award by filing a reference under Section 64 of the RFCTLARR Act before the Land Acquisition Collector, and thereafter appeal to the Land Acquisition Authority or High Court.
3Are Telangana land acquisition laws the same as Andhra Pradesh?
While both states follow the RFCTLARR Act 2013 as the central law, state-specific rules and ongoing government schemes may differ. We advise on jurisdiction-specific requirements.