Compensation for Proprietary Land to be Determined Under Existing Laws
The Jammu and Kashmir government has clarified that compensation for proprietary acquired land will be strictly determined in accordance with the provisions of the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013 and the National Highways Authority Act, 1956.
Minister's Statement
Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana, made the statement in response to a question raised by MLA Shabir Ahmad Kullay in the House today.
Land Use Discrepancies in Kashmir Division
The Minister informed the House that discrepancies have been observed in certain cases between the actual use of land as orchards and the classification recorded in revenue records in the Kashmir Division.
- Such variations generally arise in cases where the land use has been changed over time from agriculture to horticulture by the land owners themselves without following the prescribed procedure under law.
- Inputs from the Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, have confirmed this.
Regular Updates to Revenue Records
The government has stated that revenue records are updated regularly during Rabi and Kharif harvest inspections, in accordance with the Standing Order No. 22 (Jamabandi) and Standing Order No. 23-B.
No Separate Provision for Additional Compensation
On the issue of additional compensation or relief, the government reiterated that the matter is governed by the existing legal framework and no separate provision is envisaged.
Key Points:
- Compensation for proprietary acquired land will be determined under the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013 and the National Highways Authority Act, 1956.
- Land use discrepancies have been observed in the Kashmir Division.
- Revenue records are updated regularly during Rabi and Kharif harvest inspections.
- No separate provision is envisaged for additional compensation or relief.