Area Manager Land & Lease

Tata Steel; Bokaro District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Tata Steel in India seeks an Area Manager Land & Lease West Bokaro to lead land acquisition, site selection, and land sourcing for mining expansion and projects, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and company policies.

You will coordinate with government authorities, villagers, and revenue officials; manage land records, lease documents, resettlement and rehabilitation programs, and maintain transparent grievance handling.

Responsibilities

• Spearhead land acquisition for West Bokaro expansion.
• Maintain land records and lease documents per regulatory standards.
• Cultivate relationships with villagers, government authorities for direct land purchases.
• Coordinate with the revenue department and support senior management in land/lease management.
• Implement best practices in land acquisition, resettlement, and rehabilitation.
• Monitor resettlement plans, report transparently, address grievances effectively.
• Develop strategies to optimize land use while minimizing environmental impact.
• Oversee land demarcation and possession, ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Manage land and lease-related legal cases with advocates to protect company interests.
• Conduct field visits to assess tenant claims and address illegal land possession.

Job description

Role Description

Facilitate land acquisition, site selection, and land sourcing for expansion of existing mine and various project requirements in West Bokaro. Maintain and update land records, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and company policies. Acquire land for upcoming projects through proactive engagement with stakeholders. Conduct appropriate negotiations with villagers, government authorities, and other relevant parties to purchase land directly in the company's interest. Coordinate with the revenue department and assist senior management in functional roles related to land and lease management. This includes implementing best practices in land acquisition, resettlement, and rehabilitation, aligning with international standards and promoting sustainable community development. The role also involves monitoring and reporting on resettlement plans, ensuring transparency and addressing grievances effectively. Furthermore, the Area Manager Land & Lease West Bokaro will contribute to the development and execution of strategies that optimize land utilization, minimize environmental impact, and foster positive relationships with local communities, thereby ensuring the company's long-term operational success and social license to operate.

• Spearhead land acquisition initiatives, ensuring seamless expansion of mining operations and fulfillment of project requirements within the West Bokaro region.
• Maintain meticulous land records and lease documentation, guaranteeing adherence to regulatory standards and alignment with organizational policies.
• Cultivate and manage relationships with key stakeholders, including villagers, government authorities, and relevant parties, to facilitate direct land purchases in alignment with company objectives.
• Collaborate with the revenue department and provide support to senior management in land and lease management functions, ensuring efficient departmental operations.
• Implement industry best practices in land acquisition, resettlement, and rehabilitation, adhering to international standards and promoting sustainable community development.
• Monitor and report on resettlement plans, ensuring transparency, addressing grievances effectively, and fostering positive community relations.
• Develop and execute strategies to optimize land utilization, minimize environmental impact, and foster positive relationships with local communities, securing the company's social license to operate.
• Oversee land demarcation and possession activities, ensuring accuracy and compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Manage legal cases related to land and lease, coordinating with advocates and legal counsel to ensure favorable outcomes and protect the company's interests.
• Conduct field visits to assess tenant claims and address illegal land possession issues, ensuring the integrity of land assets within and outside the lease area.