Can Amritsar authority acquire my agricultural land for metro project under Punjab law?

Acquisition of agricultural land for metro projects in Amritsar is governed by the Punjab Rent Control Act 1995 read with the central land acquisition framework. The Punjab and Haryana High Court has directed Punjab to ensure fair compensation and rehabilitation for affected farmers in Amritsar. The Punjab Rent Control Act 1995 prescribes procedure for notification, objection hearing, and award in Amritsar. The Punjab and Haryana High Court has quashed acquisitions where public purpose was not established in Amritsar. Landowners in Amritsar can challenge acquisition before the Punjab and Haryana High Court under Article 226. The Punjab Rent Control Act 1995 provides for solatium and interest in addition to market value in Amritsar. Consent of affected families is required for PPP projects under the Punjab Rent Control Act 1995.