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Section 18 of The Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013 in hindi

Approved Rehabilitation and Resettlement Scheme to be made public.

The Commissioner shall cause the approved Rehabilitation and Resettlement Scheme to be made available in the local language to the Panchayat, Municipality or Municipal Corporation, as the case may be, and the offices of the District Collector, the Sub-Divisional Magistrate and the Tehsil, and shall be published in the affected areas, in such manner as may be prescribed, and uploaded on the website of the appropriate Government.

Summary

Once the Commissioner approves the Rehabilitation and Resettlement Scheme, it must be made public.
The approved scheme is translated into the local language so everyone in the area can understand it.
Copies are sent to local offices, including the Panchayat, Municipality, and the offices of the District Collector and Tehsildar.
The scheme must also be published in the affected areas and uploaded to the official government website.

Practical examples

1In a rural district, the Commissioner sends a Hindi translation of the approved R&R scheme to the village Panchayat office. He ensures a copy is also tacked onto the bulletin board at the Tehsildar's office so local farmers can read their specific benefits.

2For an urban project, the approved plan is uploaded to the state's land portal. A resident named Anita uses her phone to check the website and sees that her family is officially listed to receive a new house in the resettlement colony.

FAQ

1. Who is responsible for making the approved scheme public under Section 18 of the 2013 Act?

According to Section 18 of the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013, the Commissioner is responsible for making the approved scheme available to the public.

2. In what language must the scheme be published under Section 18 of the Land Acquisition Act?

Section 18 of the 2013 Act requires the scheme to be made available in the local language of the area.

3. Which local offices must have a copy of the approved scheme under Section 18 of the 2013 Act?

Under Section 18 of the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013, copies must be at the Panchayat or Municipality, and the offices of the Collector, Sub Divisional Magistrate, and the Tehsil.

Test yourself

1.Under Section 18 of the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013, where must the scheme be uploaded?

2.Which official's approval is a prerequisite for publication under Section 18 of the 2013 Land Acquisition Act?

3.Under Section 18 of the 2013 Act, why is the scheme provided in the local language?

4.Does Section 18 of the 2013 Land Acquisition Act require publication in the affected area itself?

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