Land Rights and Displacement — Mains Questions

Critically analyze the effectiveness of the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013 (LARR Act) in balancing development imperatives with the rights of affected persons. Suggest measures to overcome its implementation challenges.

Land rights and displacement are often cited as major socio-economic factors fueling Left-Wing Extremism (LWE) in India. Discuss this nexus and suggest policy interventions to address these grievances effectively.

The Forest Rights Act, 2006, and the Panchayat (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996, are crucial for empowering tribal communities. Evaluate their effectiveness in protecting tribal land rights and preventing displacement, citing relevant challenges.