Land Acquisition Act, 1894
“Mandated up to 4x rural and 2x urban market compensation, social impact assessments (SIA), and mandatory consent requirements.”
Instituted in 1894 by the Ministry of Rural Development to govern infrastructure & land governance. Aimed at addressing core governance challenges and structural priorities of its era.
Administered under Ministry of Rural Development through federal coordination, state-level departments, and executive oversight mechanisms.
Colonial-era eminent domain law lacked fair compensation, consent clauses, and rehabilitation/resettlement (R&R) safeguards.
Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement (RFCTLARR) Act, 2013
Official parliamentary records, ministry gazette notifications, and statutory review committee assessments concerning Land Acquisition Act, 1894.
What Should Be Retained, Redesigned, or Revived?
Status: Replaced. Replacement: Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement (RFCTLARR) Act, 2013. Demonstrates the systemic lifecycle of public policy in India—highlighting how changes in state capacity, federal dynamics, and technological capability render legacy frameworks obsolete or require complete legislative overhaul.
Verified Administrative & Evaluation Sources
- Official Gazette of India, Ministry of Rural Development
- Parliamentary Standing Committee Reports (2013)
- Law Commission of India & Ministry Transition Notes