The Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013 · IV — NOTIFICATION AND ACQUISITION

Section 25. Period within which an award shall be made

In force · As amended up to 2026-08

25. Period within which an award shall be made. -The Collector shall make an award within a period of twelve months from the date of publication of the declaration under section 19 and if no award is made within that period, the entire proceedings for the acquisition of the land shall lapse: Provided that the appropriate Government shall have the power to extend the period of twelve months if in its opinion, circumstances exist justifying the same: Provided further that any such decision to extend the period shall be recorded in writing and the same shall be notified and be uploaded on the website of the authority concerned. CHAPTER IV NOTIFICATION AND ACQUISITION 11. Publication of preliminary notification and power of officers thereupon. 12. Preliminary survey of land and power of officers to carry out survey. 13. Payment for damage. 14. Lapse of Social Impact Assessment report. 15. Hearing of objections. ``` ``` SECTIONS 16. Preparation of Rehabilitation and Resettlement Scheme by the Administrator. 17. Review of the Rehabilitation and Resettlement Scheme. 18. Approved Rehabilitation and Resettlement Scheme to be made public. 19. Publication of declaration and summary of Rehabilitation and Resettlement. 20. Land to be marked out, measured and planned including marking of specific areas. 21. Notice to persons interested. 22. Power to require and enforce the making of statements as to names and interests. 23. Enquiry and land acquisition award by Collector. 24. Land acquisition process under Act No. 1 of 1984 shall be deemed to have lapsed in certain cases. 25. Period within which an award shall be made. 26. Determination of market value of land by Collector. 27. Determination of amount of compensation. 28. Parameters to be considered by Collector in determination of award. 29. Determination of value of things attached to land or building. 30. Award of solatium. CHAPTER V REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT AWARD 31. Rehabilitation and Resettlement Award for affected families by Collector. 32. Provision of infrastructural amenities in resettlement area. 33. Corrections to awards by Collector. 34. Adjournment of enquiry.

Source: India Code