Lok Sabha passes Immovable Property (Amendment) Bill

A bill to amend the regulations governing compensation payable for acquisition of immovable property by the Centre for defence and security purposes, was passed by the Lok Sabha on Wednesday.

The Immovable Property (Amendment) Bill, which was moved by Urban Development Minister Hardeep Singh Puri, was adopted by a voice vote.

Replying to the debate on the Bill, Mr. Puri said the law has been amended eleven times earlier. “This is the 12th amendment and the amendment has been brought for limited and specific purpose,” the minister said.

The bill seeks to amend a provision to allow the Centre to re-issue the notice of acquisition in order to ensure that the property’s owner gets an opportunity to be heard.

“State has the obligation that relates to compensation. The states want to pay compensation which is fair and just compensation,” the minister said.