News

Reaction on Proposed Acquisition of Land for SEZ
See http://www.hindu.com/2008/10/07/stories/2008100760501000.htm

Points to ponder

The study referred in the news points towards certain important legal and social issues

• Law may be very clear that state has the power of acquisition by giving compensation
• Beyond the cost of compensation, there is a social cost involved in acquisition, which is beyond the letters of law
• Unilateral acquisition by the government without comprehensive and sound plans for rehabilitation and resettlement, is sure to be resisted by the people whose right to life and livelihood are at stake
• Being able to take the people into confidence and retaining that confidence are crucial in every actions of the government and especially in acquisitions