Eminent Domain is a fundamental attribute of sovereignty, allowing the state to acquire private property for public benefit, subject to conditions like providing compensation.
The Constitution (4th Amendment Act), 1955 introduced the concept of Eminent Domain. The concept includes :
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Answer: C. The legal capacity to take private property for public purpose
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