**Summary:**
This document summarizes the Indian Ministry of Road Transport and Highways' response to Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 712 regarding compensation for farmers whose land was acquired for the NH352A project in Haryana. The question raised concerns that farmers received compensation below market rates.
The Minister's response clarifies that compensation is determined by the Competent Authority for Land Acquisition (CALA) under the National Highway Act, 1956, and the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013 (RFCTLARR Act, 2013). The RFCTLARR Act, 2013 mandates compensation based on market value, a solatium of 100% of the value, and other applicable benefits.
Regarding farmer grievances, the response notes that Section 3G(5) of the NH Act, 1956, allows landowners to dispute CALA compensation awards. Such disputes are resolved by the Deputy Commissioner of the district in Haryana, who serves as the designated Arbitrator.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways: The Indian government ministry responsible for the development and maintenance of national highways and transportation infrastructure.
NH 352A: National Highway 352A, a specific highway project for which land acquisition is being discussed.
Haryana: A state in India where land acquisition for the NH352A project has occurred, leading to farmer protests.
National Highway Act, 1956: An Indian law that provides the legal framework for acquiring land for national highway projects.
RFCTLARR Act, 2013: Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013, an Indian law concerning land acquisition and compensation.
Competent Authority for Land Acquisition CALA: The authority responsible for determining compensation for land acquisition under the National Highway Act.
Nitin Jairam Gadkari: The Minister of Road Transport and Highways at the time the question was answered.
Deputy Commissioner of the district in Haryana: The designated arbitrator for disputes related to compensation awards passed by CALA as per Section 3G 5 of NH Act, 1956.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 712
ANSWERED ON 24TH JULY, 2025
COMPENSATION TO FARMERS FOR LAND ACQUISITION FOR NH 352A
712. SHRI SATPAL BRAHAMCHARI:
Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार् ग मंत्री
be pleased to state:
(a) whether the land of farmers in Haryana has been acquired by the
Government for NH–352A project at a compensation much less than the
market rate;
(b) if so, the quantum of compensation per acre given to the farmers in
this acquisition process in comparison to the market rate and the extent
to which the compensation is less than the market rate;
(c) whether the Government is aware about the farmers’
disagreement/protest/petitions filed in the court regarding this land
acquisition; and
(d) if so, the steps being taken by the Government in this regard to
deliver justice to the farmers and re-assess the compensation amount?
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
(SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI)
(a) and (b) The compensation for land acquisition is determined by the
Competent Authority for Land Acquisition (CALA) notified under Section
3(a) of the NH Act 1956, as per provisions of National Highway Act, 1956and RFCTLARR (Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land
Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement) Act, 2013. The RFCTLARR
Act, 2013 provides for determination of compensation based on the
market value and payment of solatium of 100% of the value and other
applicable benefits.
(c) and (d) As per provisions of Section 3G (5) of NH Act, 1956, if the
land owner is aggrieved by an award of compensation passed by
CALA, then such dispute is resolved by the Deputy Commissioner of the
district in Haryana who has been notified as the Arbitrator.
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