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    "content": "that deals with assessment of land value index, in relation to compulsory acquisition, when you are computing land rates, Stamp Duty and acquisition of land by the Government for internally displaced people, for industries and many other purposes? I have never seen such a thing before. The Committee also rejected the Senate amendment to the reconstitution of the tribunal vested with the responsibility of hearing appeals against the decision of the National Land Commission (NLC) on compensation of land whenever disputes arise, for example, the amount that should be paid when compensating a person. If a person is not happy with the actions of NLC, he will appeal to this tribunal. I agree with the Committee that the Senate amendments limit the discretion of the Cabinet Secretary (CS) in the appointment of the membership of the tribunal. This is a serious function and, therefore, the Cabinet Secretary for Lands must have discretion in the appointment and formation of the tribunal. However, the Senate has decided to remove that. This may affect the diversity and inclusivity in the composition of the tribunal and its membership. The Cabinet Secretary will look at regional and ethnic composition of that tribunal. So, the Cabinet Secretary should be allowed to make appointments based on gender, regional balance and ethnic diversity. In this regard, I support the rejection of that Senate amendment by the Committee. The rejection of some of the Senate amendments"
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