Special provision to safeguard food security is dealt under Section __________ of the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013. ¹ 

The correct answer is 'Section 10 .'

Key Points

• Special provision to safeguard food security:
  • Section 10 of the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013 (RFCTLARR Act) deals specifically with safeguarding food security.
  • This section restricts the acquisition of multi-crop irrigated land, which is essential for agricultural productivity and food security.
  • It stipulates that such land can only be acquired under exceptional circumstances, and even then, an equivalent area of cultivable land must be developed to compensate for the loss.
  • This provision ensures that the country's food security is not compromised due to land acquisition projects, which might otherwise lead to reduced agricultural output.

Additional Information

• Incorrect options explained:
  • Section 7:
    • Section 7 of the RFCTLARR Act deals with the publication of the preliminary notification for land acquisition and related procedural steps.
    • It does not address food security or the restrictions on acquiring multi-crop irrigated land.
  • Section 9:
    • Section 9 pertains to the declaration of the acquisition and the issuance of a public notice regarding the intent to acquire land.
    • It does not contain provisions related to safeguarding food security.
  • Section 5:
    • Section 5 of the Act addresses the requirement for a social impact assessment study before proceeding with land acquisition.
    • Although this section is important for assessing the impact on communities, it does not specifically deal with food security provisions.

About the RFCTLARR Act, 2013

• The RFCTLARR Act, 2013 was enacted to ensure fair compensation and transparency in land acquisition processes, while also addressing rehabilitation and resettlement concerns.
• The Act replaced the archaic Land Acquisition Act of 1894 and introduced measures to minimize the negative impact of land acquisition on affected families.
• Key objectives include striking a balance between economic development and protecting the rights of landowners and livelihood providers.