Nagaland govt reconstitutes state land acquisition authority

In supersession of planning & transformation department’s notification dated November 29, 2021, the state government has re-constituted the State Land Acquisition Authority (SLAA).
SLAA headed by chief minister with 24 other members would examine all proposals for land acquisition including compensation for buildings standing in the land to be acquired for the purpose of developmental projects or for public amenities or works of public benefit.
According to the terms of reference, role and responsibility of the authority, the SLAA would decide on the area of land required to be acquired and allotted to various departments and agencies for developmental & public utilities.
It would approve land compensation rates for various categories of land proposed to be acquired.
State Land Acquisition Authority would also determine additional areas of land to be acquired for use for future developmental projects.
Further, the authority would review the utilization or otherwise of land acquired and allotted to various departments and agencies, which have remained unutilized for more than three years and decide on their cancellation or extension if found warranted.
It would direct enforcement of building by-laws and directions for construction of government directorates and offices/establishments particularly in the New Capital Complex Area.
SLAA would also effect eviction of encroachers of government land within the state. Besides, it would direct preparation of master plans for district headquarters, administrative headquarters and strict adherence to the master plans proposed by all concerned.
Final approval of the proposals covered under item No. 17 of Second Schedule of Rules of Executive Business, 2020 as decided by the Cabinet in its meeting held on 26th October, 2021.
Final approval of the proposals covered under item No. 17 of Second Schedule of Rules of Executive Business, 2020 as decided by the Cabinet in its meeting held on 26th October, 2021.
The jurisdiction of the SLAA would extend to the whole State and also cover land and building required to be acquired by the State even outside the State.