Declaration of Intended Acquisition is a legal notice issued by the government to inform the landowners and other interested parties of its intention to acquire a particular piece of land for public purposes. This notice is an important step in the land acquisition process as it provides affected landowners with an opportunity to voice their objections and concerns before the government proceeds with the acquisition.
The Declaration of Intended Acquisition typically contains details about the proposed public project, the location and extent of the land to be acquired, and the proposed compensation to be paid to the affected landowners. The notice must also specify the date and time of a public hearing, which must be held to consider any objections or suggestions regarding the proposed acquisition.
After the Declaration of Intended Acquisition is issued, the government must conduct a public hearing to give the affected landowners and other interested parties an opportunity to voice their concerns or objections. The government must also conduct an inquiry to determine the market value of the land to be acquired and the compensation to be paid to the landowners.
If the government decides to proceed with the land acquisition after considering the objections and suggestions received during the public hearing, it must issue a final notification of acquisition, which specifies the details of the compensation to be paid and the date on which the land will be taken possession of. The landowners have a right to challenge the government’s decision in a civil court if they are not satisfied with the compensation or the purpose of the acquisition.
