Deputy General Manager - Land & Liasoning
Adani Group · Energy, Resources & Utilities
- Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India
- On-site
- Posted today
- Apply by 27 Oct 2027
- Operations & Supply Chain
About the job
Prepare and implement land acquisition plans, schedules and action trackers in line with project requirements.
Conduct preliminary assessment of private, government, forest and other categories of land required for the project.
Coordinate land surveys, joint measurements, demarcation, mapping, title verification and preparation of land records.
Manage negotiations with landowners and other stakeholders for purchase, lease, consent-based acquisition or other approved modes of land procurement.
Coordinate valuation, compensation assessment, payment processing, registration, mutation and handover of acquired land.
Maintain complete and accurate records of land parcels, ownership details, agreements, deeds, compensation payments and possession status.
Identify title disputes, encumbrances, litigation, unauthorised occupation and other risks, and coordinate appropriate resolution.
Develop and maintain a land acquisition dashboard covering parcel-wise progress, financial commitments, approvals, risks and pending actions.
Support project teams in obtaining right of way, access permissions, transmission corridors, water-related access and other land-linked requirements.
Coordinate with legal, engineering, finance, rehabilitation and resettlement, environment and project execution teams.
Liaisoning and Stakeholder Management
Establish and maintain effective coordination with district administration, revenue authorities, sub-registrar offices, local bodies and other government departments.
Coordinate with the Collectorate, tehsil and patwari offices, land records departments, registration authorities, electricity and public works departments, as applicable.
Manage liaisoning for land acquisition notifications, surveys, permissions, approvals, registrations, mutation, possession and related statutory processes.
Build constructive relationships with landowners, affected families, village representatives, local communities, elected representatives and other stakeholders.
Organise public consultations, stakeholder meetings and grievance redressal activities in coordination with the rehabilitation and resettlement team.
Prepare formal letters, submissions, applications, meeting notes, compliance reports and responses to government authorities.
Represent the organisation in meetings with authorities and ensure timely closure of actions and commitments.
Monitor local developments, community concerns and emerging issues that may affect land acquisition or project implementation.
Bachelor’s degree in Law, Civil Engineering, Land Management, Rural Development, Public Administration, Business Administration or a related discipline.
Experience:
Typically 15+ years of relevant experience in land acquisition, land management, government liaisoning or rehabilitation and resettlement for power, infrastructure, mining or other large projects.
Experience in Chhattisgarh or neighbouring states, particularly in dealing with district administration and revenue authorities, will be preferred.
Experience in thermal power project development, land aggregation, right of way or large-scale industrial projects will be desirable.