Land Acquisition Act, 1966 (Act No. 41, Chapter 152).

An Act to provide for the acquisition of land for public and certain other specified purposes, the assessment of compensation to be made on account of such acquisition and for purposes connected therewith.

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This Act consists of 7 Parts: Preliminary (I); Acquisition (II); Reference to an Appeals Board and procedure thereon (III); Apportionment of Compensation (IV); Payment (V); Temporary Occupation of Land (VI); Miscellaneous (VII).The Act provides a legal framework for the acquisition of private land by the government for the benefit of the public. Procedures and requirements for the acquisiton of land are set out in detail in the text. The Act further provides for the constitution of one or more Appeal Boards for the purpose of hearing appeals in respect of any award made by the Collector. Compensation and damages can be appealed for by the lawful owners or tenants.

Implemented by: Land Acquisition (Appeals Board – Fees) Regulations (No. S 357/2002). (2004-02-29)
Implemented by: Land Acquisition (Appeals Board) Regulations. (1992-03-25)

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