Land Rights Campaign and Related Documents
Campaign for Development Planning Act and Repeal of Land Acquisition Act by NAPM and Sangharsh
Since early 1990s NAPM along with many others in this country have been campaigning for repeal of Land Acquisition Act 1894 (Hindi, English) and enactment of Resettlement and Rehabilitation Act. In early 2000 with the debates paved way for demanding a comprehensive Act rather than two separate Acts for various reasons. In 2006 National Advisory Council accepted the demand for a comprehensive Act and a draft presented by NAPM after various consultations became the basis for the NAC Draft National Development, Displacement and Rehabilitation Policy. In 2007 after a long time moved amendments to LAA and for the first time presented R&R Bill to the Parliament. They were both referred to the Standing Committee on the Rural Development and then these Bills after revision were brought again in Parliament in 2009. However, due to sustained pressure from movement groups and certain political parties the Bills in their current form has not been been introduced in the Parliament.
In 2007, movements beyond NAPM joined hand to campaign for the repeal of this draconian law and linked it with the land rights movement in the country and thus was Sangharsh process created. Since then Sangharsh collective has been demonstrating and engaging with the Bill making process at various levels.
We are trying to present all the documents available with us on this campaign. Do send your feedback !
Land Acquisition Act 1894 English Hindi | Land Acquisition (Companies) Rules 1963 English | Hindi
National Resettlement and Rehabilitation Policy 2003 English Hindi | 2007 English Hindi
Other Related Acts : Coal Bearing Areas (Acquisition and Development) Act 1957 English National Highway Authority of India Act
January 2006 : NAC approves Draft National Development, Displacement and Rehabilitation Policy. Draft
March 19 - April 4, 2007 : Action 2007 / Sangharsh 2007 Dharna in Delhi demanding communities control over resources and opposing displacement and corporate control over the natural resources.
December 6, 2007 : Ministry of Rural Development introduces Land Acquisition (Amendment) Bill and Resettlement and rehabilitation Bill 2007 in Parliament. Both the Bills are referred to the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Rural Development, under the chairmanship of Sh. Kalyan Singh. LAA Bill 2007 English | Hindi. R&R Bill 2007 English | Hindi
January 26 – ???2008 : Yatra from Nandigram via Narmada to Gorai, Maharashtra
April 28 - 30, 2008 : National Action and dharna Against Displacement, Jantar Mantar, Delhi
Critique of the LAA Bill 2007 English | Hindi. Critique of the R&R Bill 2007 English | Hindi
June 18, 2008 : Sangharsh members make presentation to the Standing Committee on Rural Development.
October 16, 2008 : Parliamentary Standing Committee on Rural Development submits its report to the Parliament.
PSC LAA Report | R&R Report
February 2009 : UPA - I introduces LAA and R&R Bills 2009 in Lok Sabha on the last day of 14th Lok Sabha. Both the Bills are passed by Lok Sabha without any discussion but are defeated in Rajya Sabha.
LA(Amendment) Bill 2009 as introduced | as passed by Lok Sabha | R&R Bill as introduced | as passed by Lok Sabha
July 23 - 24, 2009 : Dharna and peoples parliament at Jantar Mantar, New Delhi
Critique of the LAA Bill 2009 English | Hindi. Critique of the R&R Bill 2009 English | Hindi
Key Recommendations of the PSC not included in LAA Bill 2009 English | Hindi | R&R Bill 2009 English | Hindi
August, 2009: UPA government tries to introduce the LAA and R&R Bill 2009 in the parlimanet at the end of the Monsoon Session. Trinamool Congress intervenes and government withdraws it.
18 – 21 November 2009 : National Convention / Demonstration on Displacement and Development.
August 9, 2010 : National Day of Action Demanding Coroporations Quit India
September 23, 2010 : National Consultation on the Movement's Draft for Development Planning, Land Use Alterations, No Enforced Displacement, and Just Resettlement and Rehabilitation Bill, Indian Social Institute, New Delhi
November 22 – 25, 2010 : A Week of National Action Against Forced Land Acquisition and Displacement and For Right to Food, Life and Livelihood, Jantar Mantar, New Delhi and many more places in the country
February 6, 2011 : Consultation on the Draft Guidelines for Development Planning, Land Use Alterations, No Enforced Displacement, and Just Resettlement and Rehabilitation Bill (Version 1.0), Hyderabad English | Hindi
February 7, 2011 : Consultation on the Draft Guidelines for Development Planning, Land Use Alterations, No Enforced Displacement, and Just Resettlement and Rehabilitation Bill (Version 1.0), Chennai
February 10, 2011 : Consultation on the Draft Guidelines for Development Planning, Land Use Alterations, No Enforced Displacement, and Just Resettlement and Rehabilitation Bill (Version 1.0), Bangalore
February 16, 2011 : Consultation on the Draft Guidelines for Development Planning, Land Use Alterations, No Enforced Displacement, and Just Resettlement and Rehabilitation Bill (Version 1.0), Mumbai
March 24, 2011 : State Level Consultation Consultation on the Draft Guidelines for Development Planning, Land Use Alterations, No Enforced Displacement, and Just Resettlement and Rehabilitation Bill (Version 1.0), Karnataka
May 6, 2011: National Consultation on the Draft Guidelines for Development Planning, Land Use Alterations, No Enforced Displacement, and Just Resettlement and Rehabilitation Bill English (Version 2.0) | Hindi (Version 1.5). Gandhi Peace Foundation, New Delhi.
May 2011 : Vikas Niyojan evam Bhu Adhigrahan : Sangharsh Ka Drishtikon (Development Planning and Land Acquisition: Sangharsh Perspectives) a compilation of different documents and positions in Hindi. Hindi
May 18 2011 : Working Group of NAC 2 gives its proposals. Jairam Ramesh after taking over as MoRD says he will come out with a new comprehensive draft based on the NAC 2 recommendations. English
July 29 2011 : Ministry of Rural Development brigs out a comprehensive 'Land Acquisition, Resettlement and Rehabilitation Bill' combining two separate Bills brought out by them earlier in 2007 or 2009. English | Hindi
August 3 - 5 : National Action AGAINST Land Acquisition Act, 1894 demanding new comprehensive legislation & TO PROTECTJal, Jungle, Jameen, Khaneej & Livelihood Rights. Jantar Mantar, New Delhi. See details @ http://sangharshblog.wordpress.com/
Memorandum submitted to Jairam Ramesh | First Set of Critiques on the Draft Bill
Sangharsh Collective on this Campaign
National Alliance of Peoples’ Movements, National Forum for Forest Right and Forest Workers, National Domestic Workers Union, SEZ Virodhi Manch, National Cyclist Union, National Hawkers Federation, Krishak Mukti Sangram Samiti, Narmada Bachao Andolan, Ghar Bachao Ghar Banao Andolan, Kaimur Kshetra Mahila Mazdoor Kisaan Sangharsh Samiti, Kishan Sangharsh Samiti, Him Niti Abhiyan, Nadi Ghati Morcha, Adivasi Moolniwasi Asthitva Raksha Manch, Jan Sangharsh Vahini, Jai Yuvak Kranti Dal, Maatu Jan Sangathan, Machhimaar Adhikar Sangharsh Samiti, Renuka Baandh Sangharsh Samiti, Birsa Munda Bhu Adhikar Manch, Pennuruimai Iyyakam, Posco Pratirodh Sangram Samiti, Vangram Bhu Adhikar Manch, Tharu Adivasi Mahila Mazdoor Kisaan Manch, Tarai Kshetra Mahila Mazdoor Kisan Manch, Patha Dalit Bhu Adhikar Manch, INSAF, Delhi Forum, Delhi Solidarity Group and others.
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