New copy or barren land is not government land but of the farmer

Delhi, According to the Supreme Court, if a farmer’s barren land is classified as ‘naveen prati’ (not cultivated) and is not government land, then the government will not have rights over it. This means that the government cannot acquire that land without due legal process and compensation.
in details:
Wasteland: Wasteland is land on which cultivation is difficult or not possible.
Naveen Prati: It refers to land that is not suitable for cultivation and has not been used.
Government land: This land is owned by the government.
Supreme Court’s decision: The Supreme Court has clarified that if a farmer’s barren land, which is not government land, has not been claimed by anyone for 12 years, then the person occupying it can have the right,
acquisition:
If the government needs such land, it has to follow due legal procedure, which includes paying proper compensation under the Land Acquisition Act.
The Supreme Court has also said that acquisition of land without due process is a violation of human rights.
In short, if a farmer’s wasteland is private and not recorded in government records, the government cannot take it without due process and compensation.