Land Acquisition Law

Politics | Jharkhand elections, ‘Samadhan’ and the Maoists

The Maoist movement’s political role in elections has remained practically in a grey area between electoral politics and revolutionary politics.

GST will integrate Indian economy, help attract FDI: ADB chief

ADB chief in an interview to PTI further said that the growth in India will continue to exceed 7 percent in the coming years while other global and Asian economies will undergo some kind of adjustment.

New land acquisition law a blessing in disguise: Gadkari

Contrary to the belief, the new law will prove a success story for projects, Road Transport, Highways and Shipping Minister Nitin Gadkari said while addressing the India Investment Summit here.

Modi accepts defeat on contentious land decree

Modi said on Sunday the government was ready to amend the proposed law and criticised the spreading of false rumors that made farmers afraid of the changes.

Land Bill: Jt Committee to submit report in Parl on Aug 11

Having arrived at a unanimous agreement on six key issues, including on bringing back the consent clause and social impact assessment in the land acquisition law, the Committee aims to finalise its view on three other issues at its August 10 meeting.

Nomura sees only gradual reforms in Modi's 2nd year as well

Modi came to power last May in a landslide victory secured on a pro-growth mandate. However, as the government approached its first anniversary, some constituents have been voicing displeasure saying not enough has been done, leading to suggestions of tempering expectations.

Reasonable taxation top priority: FM Arun Jaitley

While making taxation more reasonable and improving ease of doing business will be among his top priorities going ahead, the government will also strive to eliminate discretion and maintain the speed of reforms.

Amending land bill bad policy making: Ramesh

Hitting out at the NDA government on the land bill issue, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh says amending the legislation to assuage the fears of a particular group is bad policy making.

Farmer suicides: Rahul Gandhi's solutions largely hokum

While political jousting is fine, at some point Rahul-baba's claims must be scrutinised in the bright light of facts and figures. Using anecdotal evidence on farmer suicides may help him position himself as a rural messiah to the gullible, but the actual numbers do not suggest that his suggested remedies.

Sonia's anti-Land Bill march: Stop fast growth & progress

Modi should focus on the real picture. His ultimate goal should be the abolition of LARR, creating a genuine and vibrant market for land, shifting acquisition powers to states, and making property a fundamental right.

Govt to bring 11 amendments in land acquisition bill

Government has decided to bring 11 official amendments such as limiting the industrial corridor to one kilometre on both the sides of the highways and railway lines, compulsory employment to one member of the affected family of farm labourers, hearing and redressal of grievances at the district level, acquisition of bare minimum of land