Qualification for appointment as presiding officer is defined under section 53 of Land Acquisition Act 2013. Provisions under this Section is:
Section 53 of Land Acquisition Act 2013 "Qualification for appointment as presiding officer"
(1) A person shall not be qualified for appointment as the Presiding Officer of an Authority unless,-
(a) he is or has been a District Judge; or
(b) he is a qualified legal practitioner for not less than seven years.
(2) A Presiding Officer shall be appointed by the appropriate Government in consultation with the Chief Justice of a High Court in whose jurisdiction the Authority is proposed to be established.
Section 43 Appointment of administrator
Section 44 Commissioner for rehabilitation and resettlement
Section 45 Rehabilitation and resettlement committee at project level
Section 47 Quantification and deposit of rehabilitation and resettlement amount
Section 48 Establishment of National monitoring committee for rehabilitation and resettlement
Section 49 Reporting Requirements
Section 50 Establishment of state monitoring committee for rehabilitation and resettlement
Section 51 Establishment of land acquisition rehabilitation and resettlement authority
Section 52 Composition of Authority
Section 53 Qualification for appointment as presiding officer
Section 54 Terms of office of presiding officer
Section 56 Salary and allowances and other terms and conditions of service of Presiding Officers