LARR issues in the coal sector present unique challenges-the huge legacy issues including from the nationalisation era, open ended rehabilitation norms, plethora of policies and practices that require careful alignment with the legal requirements, critical gaps in resettlement planning etc. The dealing professionals in charge of the land and revenue department in the coal sector have a serious task cut out in improving the planning of land acquisition and resettlement and avoid the critical mistakes, even as the legacy issues are adeptly handled. This is a dedicated course on RFCTLARR, 2013 and Coal Bearing Areas (Acquisition and Development) Act, 1957 for officers from various coal companies in India to deliberate on and address the land issues revolving the coal sector, to improve management of LARR