1[20N. Land Acquisition Act 1 of 1894 not to apply.– Nothing in the Land Acquisition Act, 1894 shall apply to an acquisition under this Act.]
1. Ins. by Act 11 of 2008, s. 3 (w.e.f. 31-1-2008)
Simplified Explanation
Section 20N of the Railways Act, 1989 explicitly states that the Land Acquisition Act, 1894 does not apply to land acquisitions made under the Railways Act.
Key Provisions:
- Exclusion of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894: This provision ensures that the procedures and provisions under the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, which is a separate piece of legislation, do not govern land acquisitions conducted under the Railways Act, 1989.
Implications:
- Distinct Legal Framework: The exclusion of the 1894 Act means that the process for acquiring land for railway purposes follows the specific provisions outlined in the Railways Act rather than the general provisions in the Land Acquisition Act. This allows for a more specialized approach to land acquisition suited to railway projects.
- Avoidance of Dual Applicability: This provision clarifies any ambiguity that may arise from the potential overlap of the two laws, ensuring that the provisions of the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, do not apply to railway-related land acquisitions, streamlining the process.
Conclusion:
Section 20N ensures that the land acquisition process under the Railways Act, 1989, is distinct and independent from the Land Acquisition Act, 1894, providing clarity and avoiding any legal conflicts between the two Acts.
