Synopsis: Road construction is important. But so are the right of landowners who lose the land as part of the Government’s land acquisition. Contents1 Introduction2 Why the government arbitration is considered one-sided?3 What can courts do?4 What is the High Court stand? Introduction Government has the power to compulsorily acquire a person’s property for the… Continue reading A very consequential Supreme Court ruling: When govt values land unjustly, landowners cannot seek full remedy in lower courts
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Centre plans PSU land sale worth more than Rs 600 crore via e-bidding
What’s in news? The Center is planning to sell parcels worth more than ₹600 crores of public sector undertakings via the e-bidding platform. Further, the government also aims to sell non-core assets worth ₹10000 crores through this platform. About the PSU land sale: The government is looking to push the sale of idle assets of PSUs.… Continue reading Centre plans PSU land sale worth more than Rs 600 crore via e-bidding
Explained: Haryana’s changes to land law; why they have been criticised
Source: Indian Express Relevance: To understand land policies of Haryana Synopsis: The recent land acquisition bill passed by Haryana Government is being termed as “anti-farmer” which will promote “crony capitalism”. Contents1 Context:2 Provisions of the bill3 Impact of the bill:4 Why the bill is being opposed?5 Haryana Governments Stand6 Conclusion: Context: Recently, Haryana government passed the… Continue reading Explained: Haryana’s changes to land law; why they have been criticised
Why agrarian reforms should go beyond meeting demands of the agitating farmers
Source: Indian Express Relevance: To understand the land reforms Synopsis: The land reforms of 50’s and 60’s have been inadequate in addressing the inequity in land ownership. Thus, new agricultural reforms should be targeted on land reforms. Contents1 Introduction2 About Agriculture:3 However, India witnesses persistent poverty in rural India. This can be seen as:4 Land reforms… Continue reading Why agrarian reforms should go beyond meeting demands of the agitating farmers
India must push for women’s rights in land ownership
Source: Indian Express Relevance: To understand the pattern of women’s ownership of land. Synopsis: Despite enabling laws, women’s land ownership are still lagging. This needs concerted social efforts and more vocal claims by women. Contents1 What is the challenge?2 What does the law say?3 What is the status on the ground?4 Results from ICRISAT’s longitudinal… Continue reading India must push for women’s rights in land ownership
7 PM Daily Editorials Brief – March 16, 2018 (Farmers march to Mumbai is a reflection of India’s agrarian crisis)
Read In-depth analysis of all the Editorials here Source : The march on Mumbai Analysis : Farmers march to Mumbai is a reflection of India’s agrarian crisis
