There is very little talk of rehabilitation. So many more, particularly tribals and dalits will be deprived of their livelihood. Women among them will be the worst affected. Similar is the trend in other States too. That is the background of the proposed amendments to the Land Acquisition Act,1894.
Industry wants more and more land for quick profit.
They are influencing the Government to make acquisition easier and faster. With this in view, this draconian Bill proposes to deprive the people of the very few rights they have under the present Act. Surprisingly, the Ministry that has formulated this draconian Bill has also drafted a rehabilitation policy which shows much concern for the people. It states that displacement should be minimised. All aspects of the project should be explained to those to be affected by it.