BJP-led govt trying to 'radically alter' 2013 Land Bill: FM Jaitley

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 3, 2015, 14:10

Amid protests over land acquisition bill, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has said that the BJP-led government is trying to "radically alter" the 2013 Land Bill to ensure developmental activities especially in rural areas.

Road construction delayed due to land acquisition issues

Last Updated: Monday, March 2, 2015, 16:06

Road construction in the country could meet only about half of the target set for the current fiscal at 6,300 km till January this year, owing to various factors including land acquisition issues, Parliament was informed today.

Delay in land acquisition, other reasons, hit UMPP projects

Last Updated: Thursday, February 26, 2015, 17:28

Some ultra mega power projects (UMPPs) have been delayed due to a host of reasons, including non-finalisation of sites by states and land acquisition, Power Minister Piyush Goyal informed Parliament Thursday.

PM Modi firm on changes in Land Act, says Opposition spreading 'myths'

Last Updated: Tuesday, February 24, 2015, 14:57

Amid stiff opposition to government's move to amend land acquisition Act, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday made it clear that there was no going back.

Govt to safeguard farmers interest: President Mukherjee

Last Updated: Monday, February 23, 2015, 19:11

Government attaches paramount importance to safeguarding the interest of farmers and families affected by land acquisition, President Pranab Mukherjee declared Monday seeking cooperation of MPs in smooth conduct of Parliament where Opposition plans to corner it on the land ordinance.

Changes in land laws balances development, compensation: Arun Jaitley

Last Updated: Sunday, January 4, 2015, 18:01

Brushing aside criticism against changes in land acquisition laws, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Sunday said the amendments would ensure higher compensation to land owners while fulfilling developmental needs of the nation.

Land acquisition ordinance gets Presidential assent

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 31, 2014, 20:32

The ordinance on Land Acquisition Act envisaging procuring land for industrial corridors, rural infrastructure, defence and housing on Wednesday received Presidential assent.

'Easier land acquisition will boost affordable housing'

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 30, 2014, 19:12

The real estate industry has welcomed the Cabinet's decision to amend the Land Acquisition Act, saying it will boost construction of affordable housing.

Infra, realty stocks gain ground on land acquisition ordinance

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 30, 2014, 18:38

Shares of infrastructure, realty and defence companies gained ground on Tuesday after the government recommended promulgation of an ordinance making significant changes in the Land Acquisition Act.

Cabinet approves ordinance making major changes in Land Acquisition Act

Last Updated: Monday, December 29, 2014, 20:20

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said the government decided to relax certain provisions of the Act and add Section 10 A to the legislation keeping in the mind development needs of the society.

Cabinet approves ordinance for Land Acquisition Act

Last Updated: Monday, December 29, 2014, 17:13

The Union Cabinet on Monday approved a proposal to take the ordinance route to amend the Land Acquisition Act.

Govt considers emergency orders to ease land deals, auction minerals

Last Updated: Monday, December 29, 2014, 15:10

Government is considering passing emergency executive orders to ease land-acquisition rules and auction minerals such as iron ore to kickstart hundreds of billions of dollars in stalled projects, though investments are unlikely to flow in immediately.