Enhancing compensation, support, and resettlement provisions in the Draft Law on Land amendments

Abstract

The provisions related to compensation, support, and resettlement when the state reclaims land in the draft amended Law on Land have been comprehensively revised, updated, and made more suitable. However, after nearly 10 years of implementing the 2013 Law on Land, the provisions related to this issue have revealed many shortcomings, resulting in prolonged and contentious land disputes between land users and state authorities, causing significant concerns. This article provides insights from practical perspectives, ensuring a fair balance between public interests (represented by the state) and private interests (land users). It offers recommendations to improve the draft further amended Law on Land - a legislation with far-reaching societal implications.