Rights of Tribals

Every developmental project undertaken by the Central or the State Governments is accompanied by a Rehabilitation & Resettlement (R&R) plan under the Rehabilitation and Resettlement Policy declared by the appropriate Government. People affected by land acquisition for the purpose of mining or hydro-electric projects are provided rehabilitation and resettlement package in accordance with the Rehabilitation & Resettlement Policy of the States or land acquiring agencies concerned. The Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013(RFCTLARR Act) has made the rehabilitation and resettlement a part of the land acquisition process itself. If some person is aggrieved by the award of compensation, legal remedies are available to him. However, if he takes recourse to such means like agitation, any kind of threat and intimidation cannot be resorted to by the state authorities.