Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013 [Bare Act without Comments] by Taxmann, designed for the All India Bar Examination (AIBE), presents the complete and unaltered statutory text of one of India’s most significant social welfare legislations. Enacted to replace the century-old Land Acquisition Act of 1894, this Act ensures a transparent, participatory, and humane process of land acquisition, while guaranteeing fair compensation, rehabilitation, and resettlement to affected families. This Edition incorporates all legislative amendments in force up to 2025, making it an authoritative legal reference.

The Present Publication is the 2025 Edition, covering the amended and updated text of the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act [Act No. 30 of 2013], with the following noteworthy features:

• [Authentic Text] Exact reproduction of the law as enacted by Parliament, free from editorial interpretation
• [Amendment Coverage] Updated with all legislative changes in force as of 2025
• [Exam-oriented] Designed for AIBE and competitive exams, focusing on statutory provisions without commentary
• [User-friendly Format] Section-wise arrangement with detailed headings for quick reference
• [Practical Utility] Includes the complete Act along with all schedules on compensation, rehabilitation, and resettlement entitlements

The structure of the book is as follows:

• Section-wise Arrangement – Each provision is presented in its original numbering for easy citation
• Chapter Headings – Clearly demarcated chapters for streamlined navigation
• Schedules – Incorporated at the end, summarising compensation and rehabilitation entitlements
• Indexing & Page Referencing – Helps readers locate relevant provisions quickly.