Compulsory acquisition of land and compensation

Keith,S. ; McAuslan, P. ;Knight, R.; Lindsay, J.  ;Munro-Faure, P. ;Palmer, D.;Land and Water Division

Compulsory acquisition of land and compensation

Year of publication 2008

Pages 63 p.

Author Keith,S. ; McAuslan, P. ;Knight, R.; Lindsay, J. ;Munro-Faure, P. ;Palmer, D.;Land and Water Division

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Book (series)

ISBN 978-92-5-106143-5

Series title FAO Land Tenure Studies

Edition 1

Full item page

Synopsis (short abstract) 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 legi slation, 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.

Language English

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