Compulsory acquisition of land and compensation | Land Portal

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Date of publication: 
December 2008
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FAODOCREP:1a971667-0066-5e68-9c77-cd1e9cb15f06
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63
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Compulsory acquisition is the power of government to acquire private rights in land without the willing consent of the owner or occupant in order to benefit society and is often necessary for social and economic development and the protection of the natural environment. The exercise of these powers is frequently contentious and problematic. The guide explains what compulsory acquisition and compensation are, and what constitutes good practice in this area, examining the consequences of poor legislation, procedures and implementation. It is likely to be of most use in countries that are seeking to understand good practice in this area and to improve their own legislation, procedures and implementation in compulsory purchase and compensation in the interests of society as a whole.

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Author(s), editor(s), contributor(s): 

Claudia
Keith,S.
Deputy Directory-General Natural Resources
Land and Water Division

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