Commercial's The Land Acquisition Act, 1894 with State Amendments (Bare Act - With Short Comments) - Book

Edition : 2027

his 2027 edition of The Land Acquisition Act, 1894 (Act 1 of 1894, dated 2-2-1894), published by Commercial Law Publishers (India) Pvt. Ltd., provides the bare statutory text of the legislation along with short comments and State Amendments. It is designed as a concise and reliable legal reference for students, advocates, legal professionals, and others dealing with matters relating to land acquisition and compulsory acquisition of property.

The book presents the provisions of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, in an accessible format, incorporating applicable State Amendments for practical and academic reference. The inclusion of short comments assists readers in understanding the statutory provisions while retaining the character of a bare-act publication.

The content covers the principal legal framework governing land acquisition, including:
• Preliminary provisions, definitions, and scope of the Act
• Publication of preliminary notifications and objections
• Declaration of intended acquisition and related procedures
• Acquisition of land for public purposes and for companies
• Enquiry and determination of compensation
• Award and apportionment of compensation
• Taking possession of acquired land
• Payment and deposit of compensation
• Reference to the court and related proceedings
• Appeals and other statutory remedies
• Temporary occupation of land
• Special provisions relating to acquisition and compensation
• Relevant State Amendments applicable to the Act
• Short comments for convenient legal reference

This edition is particularly useful for:
• Law students and academicians studying land acquisition law
• Advocates and litigants handling property and acquisition matters
• Judicial and legal professionals requiring a compact statutory reference
• Property practitioners and professionals dealing with government acquisition proceedings
• Students preparing for law examinations and competitive legal examinations

With its updated 2027 presentation, bare statutory text, State Amendments, and short comments, this edition serves as a convenient reference for understanding and consulting the provisions of The Land Acquisition Act, 1894.