Land acquired — check the compensation

Start here

For compensation in a land acquisition matter, obtain the award notice and the valuation from the Land Acquisition Officer handling your case.

Who is responsible

• District Collector-cum-Land Acquisition Officer (DCLO)Conducts land acquisition proceedings under the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition Act, 2013 and issues award and compensation orders.
• Revenue and Land Reforms Department, BiharOwns mutation policy, land records and Circle Officer implementation of dakhil-kharij in Bihar.

Acquisition in Bihar proceeds through the Land Acquisition Officer, who prepares the award after valuation under the 2013 central law. Compensation for both land and crops, together with rehabilitation, is assessed and communicated in the award; possession follows the award.

Important condition: Entitlement depends on the category of the claimant and on the notifications issued for the project; obtain your award documents before approaching any forum.

Set your district to see local office numbers

1. You

   Your home, village, or ward — where the problem is.

2. Start here

   For compensation in a land acquisition matter, obtain the award notice and the valuation from the Land Acquisition Officer handling your case.

3. District

   District Collector-cum-Land Acquisition Officer (DCLO)

   Conducts land acquisition proceedings under the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition Act, 2013 and issues award and compensation orders.

4. State

   Revenue and Land Reforms Department, Bihar

   Owns mutation policy, land records and Circle Officer implementation of dakhil-kharij in Bihar.

   1800-345-6215 · revenue-bih@gov.in

5. State

   Government of BiharPatna · state headquarters

   State government; departments deliver citizen services through ServicePlus and department portals.

If that does not work

1. 1

   Ask for the award copy and the valuation sheet

2. 2

   If the valuation is disputed, submit your objection in the prescribed period

   An objection to the valuation has to be raised within the time allowed by the award notice; late objections are normally not entertained.

3. 3

   For unresolved compensation, approach the competent court

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