Sweet & Soft’s The Right To Fair Compensation And Transparency In Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation And Resettlement Act, 2013 by Awasthi – 5th Edition 2026.

Sweet & Soft’s The Right To Fair Compensation And Transparency In Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation And Resettlement Act, 2013 by Awasthi – 5th Edition 2026.

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Sweet & Soft’s The Right To Fair Compensation And Transparency In Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation And Resettlement Act, 2013 by Dr. S.K. Awasthi (5th Edition 2026) is a premier commentary on India’s primary land acquisition law (often referred to as the LARR Act).

This new edition is particularly significant as it integrates a decade’s worth of judicial evolution since the Act’s inception, along with the latest state-specific rules and 2025 amendments.

Core Features of the 5th Edition 2026

• Comprehensive Commentary: Section-wise analysis of the LARR Act, explaining legislative intent and practical application.
• Updated Case Law: Includes landmark rulings from the Supreme Court and various High Courts up to late 2025, specifically regarding the “retrospective application” and “lapsing of acquisition” under Section 24.
• Procedural Depth: Detailed guidance on Social Impact Assessment (SIA), the consent process for private/PPP projects, and the role of the LARR Authority.
• Compensation Math: Detailed tables and illustrations on calculating the Multiplier Factor, Solatium (100%), and interest components.
• Rehabilitation & Resettlement (R&R): Extensive coverage of the Second and Third Schedules, which detail the entitlements for displaced families.

Key Thematic Coverage

The book is structured to assist practitioners in navigating the complex timelines of the acquisition process:

Strategic Value for Professionals

• For Litigators: Essential for challenging “colorable exercise of power” or inadequate compensation awards in the High Court or LARR Authority.
• For Govt. Officials: Serves as a manual for ensuring procedural compliance to avoid the “lapsing” of acquisition proceedings.
• For Infrastructure Developers: Provides a roadmap for compliance in Large-scale projects involving PPP models.

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