Well, Sir, what is the demand that the amendment puts forward? It says the word “compensation” should be qualified. The Hon’ble Mover has referred to other constitutions in the world where the word “compensation” has been qualified by the word “just”. This is not the only word which has been used. If we refer to the constitutional series on Fundamental Rights which was circulated to us by Sir B. N. Rau, it will be found that even in the German Constitution the words used are “due compensation”. It is said there- “Expropriation may be effected only for the benefit of the general community and upon the basis of law. It shall be accompanied by due compensation.”
