Question

    According to the Land Acquisition Act, 2013, how much

    solatium (additional compensation) is payable to the landowner over and above the compensation amount?
    A 25% of compensation Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 50% of compensation Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 75% of compensation Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 100% of compensation Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    As per Section 30(1) of the Land Acquisition Act, 2013, the Collector shall award an amount equal to 100% of the compensation amount as solatium to the affected landowner. This is to account for the emotional and physical hardship of losing one's land involuntarily, even if fair market value is paid.

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