District Head-Land Acquisition-Odisha, MP, UP, Chhattisgarh, Bihar

JOB DESCRIPTION

District Head Land Acquisition | Industrial Project

Project

Industrial Project

Function

Land Acquisition / Project Development

Experience

15-20 Years of Relevant Experience

Location

Assigned District / Project Location

Reporting

State Head - Land Acquisition

Role Focus

Land Acquisition, District Management & Stakeholder Management

LAND ACQUISITION • DISTRICT MANAGEMENT • GOVERNMENT LIAISON • STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT

1. Role Overview

The District Head - Land Acquisition will be responsible for leading, managing and monitoring all land acquisition and land readiness activities within the assigned district for the Industrial Project. The role covers district level execution of land identification and sourcing, private and government land acquisition, title verification and due diligence, revenue documentation, statutory approvals, government liaisoning, stakeholder management, negotiations and timely possession/handover of required land parcels. The District Head will lead and coordinate the district land acquisition team, including Project Leads and Project Support personnel, and act as the key interface between the State Head, client/project teams, landowners, local stakeholders, legal teams, consultants and District/Revenue Authorities.

2. Key Responsibilities

A. Land Identification, Sourcing & Acquisition

• Lead and monitor end to end land identification, sourcing, aggregation and acquisition activities across the assigned district.
• Prepare and monitor district wise and village wise land acquisition plans in line with project requirements and timelines.
• Ensure identification of suitable land parcels, preparation of land schedules, identification of landowners and plotting of required land on village/revenue maps.
• Manage acquisition of private and government land through applicable State policies, revenue/allotment processes, LARR, surface rights, industrial development authorities or other applicable mechanisms.
• Monitor parcel wise land aggregation, including area, ownership, acquisition status, documentation, possession and pending requirements.
• Monitor private, government and other project relevant land processes applicable within the district.

B. Title Verification, Due Diligence & Legal Coordination

• Oversee title verification and land due diligence covering ownership records, revenue records, encumbrances, disputes, transferability and other title related matters.
• Coordinate with Legal teams and consultants for Title Search Reports (TSRs), legal opinions, agreements and resolution of title related issues.
• Ensure proper collection, maintenance and updating of land documents, approvals, correspondence, agreements, survey records and other project documentation.
• Ensure acquisition activities comply with applicable legal requirements, approved commercial parameters and project timelines.

C. Government Liaisoning, Revenue & Statutory Approvals

• Liaise and maintain effective working relationships with District Administration, Collectorate, Revenue Authorities, Tehsil offices and other relevant Government Departments.
• Monitor statutory permissions, land-use requirements, revenue permissions and project related approvals.
• Develop and maintain relationships with District Administration, Revenue Authorities, local bodies, landowners and key local stakeholders.
• Coordinate with relevant authorities and internal teams on revenue documentation, record entries, permissions and other district level land matters.

D. Landowner Negotiations, Stakeholder Management & Handover

• Lead and support negotiations with landowners and other stakeholders regarding land rates, transaction terms and other commercial conditions within approved parameters.
• Handle landowner, stakeholder, documentation, revenue and coordination issues at district level, escalating material matters to the State Head.
• Ensure post-allotment/acquisition activities, including measurement, demarcation, revenue record entries and possession/handover of land parcels, are completed.
• Ensure required land parcels are handed over to the client/project team within agreed timelines and in accordance with project requirements.
• Anticipate district level risks, local issues and stakeholder concerns that may affect acquisition timelines and initiate appropriate corrective action.

E. Project Coordination, Mapping & Progress Reporting

• Coordinate with Survey, Project, Legal, Compliance, Documentation, Administration and other internal teams for timely execution.
• Review land acquisition progress against project milestones and identify delays, bottlenecks and critical dependencies.
• Monitor the use of Google Earth, maps, satellite imagery and revenue/village maps for land identification, access assessment and parcel tracking.
• Coordinate land requirements relating to project infrastructure, access, utilities, connectivity and ancillary facilities.
• Conduct regular field visits and review the progress of Project Leads and field teams.
• Prepare and submit periodic MIS, district level land acquisition reports, risk reports and progress updates to the State Head/Management.
• Ensure land acquisition and land readiness activities remain aligned with the project's development and implementation schedule.

F. District Level Management & Team Leadership

• Take overall ownership of land acquisition activities within the assigned district.
• Allocate villages, clusters and land parcels among Project Leads/field teams and monitor their performance.
• Lead, guide and monitor Project Leads, Project Support personnel and other field resources deployed within the district.
• Set clear acquisition targets and timelines for the district team.
• Review team performance, field activities, pending cases and documentation status regularly.
• Guide team members in resolving landowner, revenue, documentation and local stakeholder issues.
• Ensure effective coordination and communication between field teams and State/Head Office functions.
• Ensure discipline, accountability and accurate reporting within the district land acquisition team.
• Conduct periodic reviews with Project Leads and Project Support teams to ensure targets, documentation and timelines are achieved.
• Provide accurate district level information to the State Head for management/client reviews and decision-making.

G. Authority, Accountability & Risk Escalation

• Act as the primary district level authority for day-to-day land acquisition and land readiness activities.
• Represent the project for routine coordination with district level authorities, landowners and other stakeholders.
• Take appropriate operational decisions within approved commercial, legal and organisational parameters.
• Escalate significant legal, commercial, regulatory, political/local stakeholder and project risks to the State Head.
• Remain accountable for district wise land acquisition targets, documentation completeness and timely possession/handover of land.

3. Required Experience & Qualifications

• 8-12 years of relevant experience in Land Acquisition, Land Aggregation, Industrial Projects, Infrastructure, Energy, Real Estate or a closely related field.
• Graduate qualification in Law, Engineering, Management, Commerce or another relevant discipline.
• Strong hands on experience in managing land acquisition at district/project level.
• Experience dealing directly with District Administration, Revenue Authorities, landowners, consultants and project stakeholders.
• Practical experience in private and government land acquisition, title verification, due diligence, revenue documentation and statutory processes.
• Demonstrated experience in landowner negotiations and resolution of complex land related issues.
• Experience in leading and managing field based land acquisition teams.
• Working knowledge of applicable State land/revenue framework and local acquisition environment.

4. Core Skills & Competencies

• Land Acquisition & Aggregation
• District Level Land Acquisition Management
• Private & Government Land Processes
• Title Verification & Due Diligence
• Revenue Records & Land Documentation
• Government Liaisoning & Statutory Approvals
• District Administration Coordination
• Landowner & Stakeholder Management
• Commercial & Landowner Negotiation
• Team Leadership & Performance Management
• Survey, Demarcation & Field Coordination
• Google Earth / Map Based Site Assessment
• Risk Identification & Problem Solving
• MIS, Documentation & Progress Reporting
• Strong Communication & Negotiation Skills
• Working knowledge of the local language and local land/acquisition environment (preferred)
• Languages: English, Hindi and Local Language (preferred)

5. Key Success Measures

The District Head - Land Acquisition will be expected to ensure that the required land parcels within the assigned district are identified, legally and commercially assessed, acquired through applicable processes, properly documented and handed over in accordance with agreed project timelines.

Success will be measured through achievement of district-wise land acquisition targets, timely resolution of land and stakeholder issues, effective government liaisoning, accuracy and completeness of land documentation, performance of the district land team and timely possession/handover of encumbrance free land required for uninterrupted project execution.

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