Can Dibrugarh authority acquire my agricultural land for metro project under Assam law?

Acquisition of agricultural land for metro projects in Dibrugarh is governed by the Assam Rent Control Act 1972 read with the central land acquisition framework. The Gauhati High Court has directed Assam to ensure fair compensation and rehabilitation for affected farmers in Dibrugarh. The Assam Rent Control Act 1972 prescribes procedure for notification, objection hearing, and award in Dibrugarh. The Gauhati High Court has quashed acquisitions where public purpose was not established in Dibrugarh. Landowners in Dibrugarh can challenge acquisition before the Gauhati High Court under Article 226. The Assam Rent Control Act 1972 provides for solatium and interest in addition to market value in Dibrugarh. Consent of affected families is required for PPP projects under the Assam Rent Control Act 1972.