In case of land acquisition by the Central Government for public-private partnership projects, consent of how many affected families is mandated by the LARR Act ?

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In case of land acquisition by the Central Government for public-private partnership projects, consent of how many affected families is mandated by the LARR Act ?

A: 60%

B: 70%

C: 80%

D: 90%

The answer is: B

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Explanation

The correct option is B: 70%.

According to the Section 2(2)(b)(ii) LARR Act, when the government acquires land for public-private partnership projects, the consent of at least 70% of the affected families is required before the government can use its power to acquire the remaining land for public good³. This is to ensure that the land acquisition is done in a transparent and fair manner, and that the affected families are adequately compensated and rehabilitated.