Manager Land Acquisition, Liaisoning

Mohit Minerals Limited; Talcher; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Mohit Minerals Limited in Odisha seeks an experienced Land Acquisition professional to lead end-to-end land procurement for mining projects. You will evaluate land options, negotiate with landowners, prepare registrations and ensure timely possession while coordinating with revenue and forest authorities.

The ideal candidate holds a Graduate or Post Graduate degree with 5-8 years in land acquisition, has strong knowledge of land records and government liaisoning, and is willing to travel to

Qualifications

• Graduate or Post Graduate with 5-8 years in land acquisition, procurement, liaisoning or related functions.
• Experience in Mining / Minerals / Infrastructure / Power / Real Estate preferred.
• Strong knowledge of land records, revenue procedures, registration, mutation and government liaisoning.

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate private, government, revenue and forest land as per project requirements.
• Handle end-to-end land acquisition/procurement, including negotiations, documentation, registration and possession.
• Liaise with Patwari, Tehsildar, SDM, Collector, Revenue & Forest Departments and other government authorities.
• Coordinate land surveys, demarcation, mutation, land records, title/encumbrance verification and registration.
• Manage land-related statutory compliances, government approvals and Forest/R&R requirements, wherever applicable.
• Handle Rehabilitation & Resettlement (R&R) matters and coordinate with Project Affected Families, villagers and local leaders.
• Resolve land-related issues, disputes and local stakeholder concerns in coordination with Legal/Project teams.
• Maintain land records, agreements, approvals and prepare MIS/status reports for management.
• Support project teams in ensuring timely availability and possession of required land.

Skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Documentation

Government liaisoning

Travel readiness

Education

Graduate / Post Graduate

Job description

Key Responsibilities:-

• Identify and evaluate private, government, revenue and forest land as per project requirements.
• Handle end-to-end land acquisition/procurement, including negotiations, documentation, registration and possession.
• Liaise with Patwari, Tehsildar, SDM, Collector, Revenue & Forest Departments and other government authorities.
• Coordinate land surveys, demarcation, mutation, land records, title/encumbrance verification and registration.
• Manage land-related statutory compliances, government approvals and Forest/R&R requirements, wherever applicable.
• Handle Rehabilitation & Resettlement (R&R) matters and coordinate with Project Affected Families, villagers and local leaders.
• Resolve land-related issues, disputes and local stakeholder concerns in coordination with Legal/Project teams.
• Maintain land records, agreements, approvals and prepare MIS/status reports for management.
• Support project teams in ensuring timely availability and possession of required land.

Qualification & Experience

• Graduate/Post Graduate with 5- 8 years of relevant experience in Land Acquisition, Land Procurement, Land Liaisoning, R&R or related functions.
• Experience in Mining / Minerals / Infrastructure / Power / Real Estate will be preferred.
• Strong practical knowledge of land records, revenue procedures, registration, mutation and government liaisoning.
• Knowledge of applicable Land Acquisition, R&R and Forest-related laws/regulations.
• Strong negotiation, stakeholder management, communication and documentation skills.
• Willingness to travel to project locations as required.

Preferred:

Candidates with hands-on experience in land acquisition for mining/mineral projects will be given preference in Coal organization or similar only.