A close examination of the 2013 Land Acquisition Act would reveal that acquisition of even one acre of land would take at least three years. The delay is caused mainly because the Act seeks to establish several committees adorned by activists and experts. Delay in completion of formalities would also delay payment of compensation thus harming farmers and causing uncertainty in their rehabilitation. A simpler solution would be to delegate powers to the Collector to acquire up to 100 acres.

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