Land acquisition proof no longer mandatory for environmental clearance for non-coal mining projectsNew Delhi has eased environmental clearance rules for non-coal mining projects. Developers will no longer need to prove land acquisition be...
06 Jan, 2026, 05.28 PM IST
Centre set to push amendments to DDA, to give fillip to land pooling policyThe Centre is poised to amend the Delhi Development Act, 1957, aiming to revitalize the Land Pooling Policy and encourage private sector in...
30 May, 2025, 11.09 PM IST
CIDCO seeks landowners’ consent for fast-track Navi Mumbai Airport area development“CIDCO has appealed to land owners for quick consent in order to fast track the implementation of town development plans and further the NA...
07 Jun, 2021, 12.18 PM IST
Over 70 per cent owners agree to give land for Jewar airportThe consent of at least 70 per cent of land owners is mandatory for government to proceed with acquisition of land in any such project.
15 Sep, 2018, 11.32 PM IST
Five years on, has land acquisition act fulfilled its aim?The land acquisition act was passed five years ago to ease barriers in the path of progress.
01 Sep, 2018, 11.00 PM IST
Landowners' nod not required to lay overhead power lines: Supreme CourtThe bench said, "As per the provisions of the Indian Telegraph Act, unobstructed access to lay down telegraph and/or electricity transmissi...
30 Dec, 2016, 10.55 AM IST
Land Bill gets a Bharatiya Kisan Sangh boost; dilutes opposition to social impact assessment and consent clauseThe change in the key farmer body's stand on these issues is likely to take the sting out of this ploy to mount pressure on govt during del...
11 Jun, 2015, 08.10 AM IST
New Land Bill to provide new opportunities to farmers as well as rural poor seeking jobsThe amended Land Bill will help fast-track the land acquisition process for larger public good.
26 Apr, 2015, 03.07 AM IST
- Greens fear large-scale reclamation of wetlands
The revisions proposed by the Union government to the Land Acquisition (LA) Act have come a big jolt for the greens who fear the worst for ...
03 Mar, 2015, 11.40 AM IST
Scrapping key UPA measures: Rajasthan drafts biz-friendly land acquisition ActUnder new law, consent of landowners may not be needed; compensation likely to be hiked.
11 Aug, 2014, 01.12 AM IST
Land Acquisition Bill may push up property prices by 30%While developers agree that the Bill will increase transparency in land deals, they say higher compensation to land owners could make sever...
31 Aug, 2013, 11.54 AM IST
- Land acquisition bill: Kamal Nath calls for all-party meet
The major political parties—BJP, Left, Trinamool Congress, Samajwadi Party, Bahujan Samaj Party and the JD(U)—are expected to be attending ...
02 Mar, 2013, 09.35 AM IST
- Fresh changes inon Land Acquisit Biill draft
The percentage of land owners, whose consent is a must for acquiring land for private purpose, has been raised from 67 per cent to 80 in th...
30 Oct, 2012, 02.28 AM IST
Land Acquisition Bill facing further delayGoM set up to resolve differences over the proposed Land Acquisition Bill failed to reach a consensus in its second meeting on Mon, spellin...
09 Oct, 2012, 06.09 AM IST
- Proposed changes in land acquisition rules positive for growth: Angel Broking
The government has made key changes to the proposed land acquisition regulations, making it more attractive for the industry by easing some...
10 Aug, 2012, 02.51 PM IST
- Mamata, Pranab to meet over land acquisition bill
On Sunday, Mamata is scheduled to hold a meeting with finance minister Pranab Mukherjee, who will be in Kolkata for the weekend.
29 May, 2011, 03.56 AM IST
- Buddha govt looks for image makeover on SEZ
Post-Nandigram, the West Bengal government is trying to shake off its ‘land acquirer’ image. Instead, it’s keen to take on the role of a ‘f...
18 Jan, 2007, 12.15 AM IST