Archive · 22 Jul 2026
Assam Amends Land Acquisition Act
The Assam government has introduced a bill to change the rules for acquiring land.
This bill makes it easier to take land for important projects like national security, building roads, schools, hospitals, and houses for poor people.
The government says they will take the least amount of land needed and give fair compensation.
However, some people are worried that this might not be fair to landowners and could hurt farmers and other communities.
The bill was introduced by Minister Pijush Hazarika on behalf of Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Keshab Mahanta.
Assam government introduced an amendment bill to ease land acquisition for specified purposes.
The bill exempts land acquisition for national security, rural infrastructure, affordable housing, industrial areas, and urban development around airports.
The government will ensure minimal land acquisition and fair compensation.
The bill was introduced by Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pijush Hazarika on behalf of Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Keshab Mahanta.
Critics argue the amendment could undermine landowners' rights and affect vulnerable communities.
- Who
- Assam government, introduced by Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pijush Hazarika
- What
- Introduction of an amendment bill to ease land acquisition for specified purposes
- When
- July 22, 2026
- Where
- Assam Legislative Assembly
- Why
- To expedite development projects and ensure minimal land acquisition for specified purposes
Pro-Government Perspective
Critics' Perspective
Purpose of Amendment
Pro-Government Perspective
The amendment aims to expedite development projects crucial for national security, infrastructure, and public welfare.
Critics' Perspective
The amendment undermines the rights of landowners and could lead to forced acquisitions without adequate compensation.
Impact on Landowners
Pro-Government Perspective
The government will ensure fair compensation and minimal land acquisition, balancing development needs with landowners' interests.
Critics' Perspective
The exemption from social impact assessments and safeguards for agricultural land could disproportionately affect vulnerable communities.
- Bill Name
- The Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement (Assam Amendment) Bill, 2026
- Introduced By
- Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pijush Hazarika
- Date Introduced
- July 22, 2026
- Purpose
- To exempt land acquisition for specified purposes from certain provisions of the principal Act
- Specified Purposes
- National security, defence, rural infrastructure, affordable housing, industrial areas, infrastructure projects, and urban development around airports