Development–induced Displacement, Rehabilitation and Resettlement in India
Author | : Sakarama Somayaji |
Publisher | : Taylor & Francis |
Total Pages | : 249 |
Release | : 2011-03-31 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781136809002 |
ISBN-13 | : 1136809007 |
Rating | : 4/5 (02 Downloads) |
Download or read book Development–induced Displacement, Rehabilitation and Resettlement in India written by Sakarama Somayaji and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2011-03-31 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Compulsory land acquisition and involuntary displacement of communities for a larger public purpose captures the tension of development in the modern state, with the need to balance the interests of the majority while protecting the rights of the minority.This book examines a number of new policy formulations put in place at both the central and state levels looking at land acquisition procedures and norms for rehabilitation and resettlement of communities.