Q. In which of the following cases is it mandatory for the central/state government to pay compensation for the acquisition of land?
1. Lands allotted for religious purposes
2. Properties of minority education institution
3. Land held under statutory ceiling limit for personal cultivation
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Answer: B
Notes:
Exp) Option b is the correct answer.
Statements 2 and 3 are correct. The 44th Amendment Act (1978) has also abolished the constitutional obligation of the Parliament as well as the state legislatures to pay compensation in case of compulsory acquisition of private property by the governments. However, there are two exceptions to it:
- When the government acquires the property of a minority educational institution.
- When the government acquires the land held by a person under his personal cultivation and the land is within the statutory ceiling limits.
Statement 1 is incorrect. Land for religious purpose is not covered under it. Therefore, it is not mandatory for the government to pay compensation in this regard.
