Sweet & Soft's Commentary on The Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013 - Book By Dr. Awasthi

Edition : 5th (2026)

A clear, authoritative and up-to-date commentary on The Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013 that explains the statute, its rules and schedules, recent amendments and the latest judicial interpretations up to 2025. Written for clarity and practical use, the book combines statutory text with concise explanations, doctrinal analysis and practice-oriented guidance to help readers understand legislative intent, procedural requirements, compensation principles, rehabilitation and resettlement obligations, and the interplay with allied laws.

Key Features:

• Fully updated edition incorporating recent amendments, notifications and leading case law.
• Chapter-wise annotation of the Act with plain-language explanations and legislative history.
• Concise summaries of landmark Supreme Court and High Court judgments interpreting compensation, social impact assessment, consent, and rehabilitation norms.
• Practical guidance on procedure: SIA, LARR authorities, notifications, acquisition process and timelines.
• Model forms, draft notices, checklists and specimen petitions useful for practitioners and officials.
• Comparative notes linking the act with Land Acquisition Act, environmental laws, rehabilitation schemes and state rules.
• Tables and charts: timelines, compensation heads, calculation examples and step-by-step process flows.
• Critical commentary on policy issues - equity of compensation, livelihood restoration and rehabilitation implementation.
• Extensive bibliography and references to government notifications, circulars and rules.
• Thorough index for quick cross-referencing and research efficiency.

The book is ideal for advocates, judicial officers, land acquisition authorities, government officials, law students, academicians, policy-makers, planning and land management professionals, and NGOs involved in land acquisition, compensation and resettlement matters.