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1 August 2026

IAF land acquisition irregularities in Mizoram

The topic serves as a practical example of issues related to transparency, accountability, and probity in public fund utilization during land acquisition, though it is a specific local incident rather than a major policy development.

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Notes

  • The Gauhati High Court has issued notices to the Ministry of Defence, the Indian Air Force (IAF), and the Mizoram government regarding a Public Interest Litigation (PIL).
  • The PIL alleges irregularities in the acquisition of approximately 110 bighas of land near Lengpui, Mizoram, for an IAF administrative establishment.
  • The petition claims that compensation totaling nearly ₹198.79 crore was disbursed to individuals who were not the lawful owners of the land.
  • The dispute specifically concerns the compensation paid against seven Land Settlement Certificates (LSCs).

Questions

  1. Discuss the role of the judiciary in ensuring transparency and accountability in the process of land acquisition for strategic defence infrastructure in India. 150 words
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  2. Examine the challenges associated with land acquisition for public purposes in the North-Eastern states, particularly concerning the verification of land ownership and the protection of local land rights under existing legal frameworks. 250 words
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Prelims

  1. Which of the following courts has issued notices regarding the alleged irregularities in IAF land acquisition in Mizoram?

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