Chhattisgarh HC orders Centre to file reply in alleged illegal land acquisition in Parsa coal block
3 years ago

Chhattisgarh HC orders Centre to file reply in alleged illegal land acquisition in Parsa coal block

Hindustan Times  

Hearing a petition of five farmers against alleged illegal land acquisition in Parsa coal block, Chhattisgarh high court ordered the Central government to file a reply till January 10 regarding the allegations and said till then no ‘coercive action’ shall be taken against the petitioners. “…Writ Petition is being filed against the unlawful land acquisition of the Parsa Coal Block and is also raising certain important legal questions with regard to the Land Acquisition for Coal Mines post-enactment of Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation, Resettlement Act 2013…” the petition stated. The petition stated, “It is submitted that instant matter relates to the Land Acquisition proceedings for the Parsa Coal Block which has been allotted to Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited by the Ministry of Coal…. The land acquisition for the said coal block has been done in complete violation of the scheme, the Coal Bearing Act 1957.” The petition further alleged that some of the villagers also objected that PESA Act 1996 has also not been followed by the Central government before issuance of Section 4 notification.

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Chhattisgarh tribal body finds irregularities in Hasdeo mining clearance
2 months ago

Chhattisgarh tribal body finds irregularities in Hasdeo mining clearance

The Hindu  

The Chhattisgarh State Scheduled Tribe Commission has found irregularities in getting environment clearance for the Parsa coal mine in the Surguja region of the State and has recommended cancelling the forest clearance for the mining project in the biodiversity-rich area. The Commission has found that the said clearance – which is obtained only after receiving the consent of the gram …

No coal mining in Parsa and Kete Extension, says Chhattisgarh Minister
2 years, 3 months ago

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The Hindu  

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S.155 Maha Land Revenue Code | Tehsildar Can Correct Revenue Records During Pendency Of Acquisition Proceedings: High Court
2 years, 3 months ago

S.155 Maha Land Revenue Code | Tehsildar Can Correct Revenue Records During Pendency Of Acquisition Proceedings: High Court

Live Law  

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Set Up 'Public Land Protection Cells' Across State To Check Encroachments: Madhya Pradesh High Court To State Govt
3 years, 6 months ago

Set Up 'Public Land Protection Cells' Across State To Check Encroachments: Madhya Pradesh High Court To State Govt

Live Law  

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HC asks Centre to explain action on registration of non-agricultural land on Dharani
3 years, 11 months ago

HC asks Centre to explain action on registration of non-agricultural land on Dharani

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court on Friday sought to know what the Union Cabinet Sub-Committee has done on the issue of registration of non-agricultural lands through the Dharani portal. A division bench comprising Chief Justice Hima Kohli and Justice B. Vijaysen Reddy was dealing with a batch of seven petitions that challenged the registration of lands through the Dharani Portal …

Chhattisgarh HC Stays Proceedings For Allotment Of Govt Land To Congress Party [Read Order]
4 years, 4 months ago

Chhattisgarh HC Stays Proceedings For Allotment Of Govt Land To Congress Party [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Chhattisgarh High Court on Tuesday stayed the proceeding with respect to allotment of a Government land to the Congress Party, for construction of their offices in Kurud District, Chhattisgarh. The primary grounds for challenge to allotment of the Government land to a political party are: The due procedure prescribed for allotment of government land to any political party in …

Farmers Association Takes Objection To Justice Arun Mishra Heading Constitution Bench For Land Acquisition Matters
5 years, 2 months ago

Farmers Association Takes Objection To Justice Arun Mishra Heading Constitution Bench For Land Acquisition Matters

Live Law  

The All India Farmer Association has written a letter, dated October 14, to the Chief Justice of India, Ranjan Gogoi, requesting that the newly constituted Constitution Bench, headed by Justice Arun Mishra, may not hear the matters regarding the interpretation of Section 24 of the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act,. The All …

Land acquisition only on valid Act, rules Kerala HC
5 years, 10 months ago

Land acquisition only on valid Act, rules Kerala HC

Deccan Chronicle  

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