Who appoints the Commissioner for rehabilitation and resettlement under the LARR Act ?

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Who appoints the Commissioner for rehabilitation and resettlement under the LARR Act ?

A: LARR Authority

B: Minister of Environment and Forests

C: Central Government

D: State Government

The answer is: D

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Explanation

The correct option is D: State Government.

According to the LARR Act, 2013, the state government shall appoint an officer of the rank of commissioner or secretary of that government for rehabilitation and resettlement of affected families under this Act, to be called the Commissioner for Rehabilitation and Resettlement. This is also confirmed by a news article that reported the appointment of a commissioner for R&R by the state government of Telangana in 2016. The LARR Act also specifies the functions and duties of the commissioner for R&R, such as reviewing the R&R schemes prepared by the collectors, monitoring the implementation of the R&R plans, and ensuring the compliance of the provisions of the Act.