In exercise of powers conferred by clause b of subsection 1 of Section 7 of the ReSettlement of Displaced Persons

## Report on Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi Order Regarding Displaced Persons Land Acquisition Act, 1948 **1. Executive Summary:** This report analyzes an order issued by the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi concerning the Resettlement of Displaced Persons Land Acquisition Act, 1948. The order appoints Shri R.S. Verma as an Arbitrator to determine compensation related to land acquisition under the Act, specifically with reference to orders from the Hon'ble High Court of Delhi in Civil Writ Petitions No. 2685 of 1993 and No. 14025 of 2018. The key finding is that this order seeks to facilitate the implementation of the Act in accordance with judicial directives by providing a mechanism for compensation determination. **2. Introduction:** The purpose of this report is to provide information and analysis regarding an order published by the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi related to the Resettlement of Displaced Persons Land Acquisition Act, 1948, based solely on the provided policy text. **3. Policy Overview:** This order concerns the implementation of the existing Resettlement of Displaced Persons Land Acquisition Act, 1948, rather than introducing a new policy. * **Core Objective(s):** The core objective, as inferred from the provided text, is to determine compensation for land acquisition concerning the Resettlement of Displaced Persons Land Acquisition Act, 1948, under the guidance of the Hon'ble High Court of Delhi. **4. Background and Rationale:** This order constitutes an action to address specific court orders concerning the Resettlement of Displaced Persons Land Acquisition Act, 1948. The order indicates that Civil Writ Petitions (No. 2685 of 1993 and No. 14025 of 2018) necessitated further action concerning compensation determination. Therefore, the reason for this order is likely to ensure that the Act is applied correctly and in compliance with judicial rulings regarding compensation. **5. Key Provisions / Changes:** This order *does not amend the original Resettlement of Displaced Persons Land Acquisition Act, 1948*. Instead, it implements a specific action related to the Act. The key provision is: * **Appointment of Arbitrator:** Shri R.S. Verma, Additional Secretary, Govt. of India, Ministry of Law & Justice, Department of Legal Affairs, Shastri Bhawan, New Delhi, is appointed as an Arbitrator. * **Purpose:** The Arbitrator's specific duty is to determine the compensation in terms of the said Act. * **Context:** This determination must be made with reference to orders of the Hon'ble High Court of Delhi in Civil Writ Petitions No. 2685 of 1993 and No. 14025 of 2018. The impact of this appointment is to establish a process for resolving disputes related to compensation, seemingly in response to the aforementioned court orders. **6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:** Based on the provided text, the primary target audience and stakeholders are: * **Displaced Persons:** Individuals or entities whose land is being acquired under the Resettlement of Displaced Persons Land Acquisition Act, 1948. * **Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi:** Specifically, the Land Building Department and the Evacuee Property Cell. * **The Arbitrator (Shri R.S. Verma):** The appointed individual responsible for determining compensation. * **Hon'ble High Court of Delhi:** As the order refers to specific civil writ petitions and compliance with court orders. **7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):** * **Responsible agency/bodies:** The Lt. Governor of the National Capital Territory of Delhi issued the order. The Land Building Department, specifically the Evacuee Property Cell, is responsible for implementing the order. Shri R.S. Verma, as the appointed arbitrator, is responsible for carrying out the compensation determination process. * **Timelines or procedures:** The text does not specify particular timelines or procedures for the compensation determination. The arbitrator will likely follow standard arbitration procedures, while adhering to the court orders mentioned in the document. **8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:** The intended outcome of this order is to facilitate the resolution of compensation disputes related to land acquisition for the resettlement of displaced persons under the Act, in accordance with the directives of the Hon'ble High Court of Delhi. This should provide a clearer path for land acquisition projects while ensuring fair compensation, hopefully leading to a smoother implementation of the Resettlement of Displaced Persons Land Acquisition Act, 1948, especially in cases previously subject to litigation. **9. Conclusion:** The order issued by the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi regarding the appointment of an arbitrator for compensation determination under the Resettlement of Displaced Persons Land Acquisition Act, 1948, represents a targeted action to address specific court orders. It aims to provide a mechanism for resolving compensation disputes and facilitating land acquisition projects related to the resettlement of displaced persons. While the order itself doesn't change the underlying Act, it clarifies the process for compensation determination in specific cases and highlights the government's commitment to complying with judicial rulings.

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