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Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013

The central law governing compulsory acquisition of land by government, compensation, and rehabilitation and resettlement.

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Why it matters in a transaction. Land notified for acquisition, or affected by an acquisition award, may not be freely transferable and may carry claims. Check the revenue record and the relevant acquisition notifications before buying, especially near planned roads and public projects. States may have their own rules and amendments under this Act.