[Direct answer]In the Beijing area, citizens can put forward their opinions, and the main channel for this is through public hearings. According to Article 47 of the Land Administration Law of the People's Republic of China (amended in 2019 and implemented on January 1, 2020), the announcement of land expropriation shall be posted within the township (town), village, and villagers' groups where the land to be expropriated is located for at least 30 days. If the majority of members of the rural collective economic organizations whose land has been expropriated believe that the compensation and resettlement plan does not comply with laws and regulations, the local people's governments at or above the county level shall organize public hearings and modify the plan based on the results of the hearings. Individuals with objections should submit their opinions in writing and keep the relevant evidence during the announcement period. If they disagree with the expropriation decision or the compensation decision, they may apply for administrative reconsideration within 60 days from the date they become aware of or should have become aware of the decision, or file an administrative lawsuit within six months. For more details, please refer to the relevant provisions of the Land Administration Law of the People's Republic of China.Legal services for land expropriation and demolition, and administrative litigation.

I. Problem Background and Typical Scenarios

After the homestead was included in the scope of expropriation, many villagers encountered the compensation and resettlement plan for the first time: the announcement was posted on the public notice board, with professional terms and unfamiliar jargon; some had questions about the housing compensation standards, others were dissatisfied with the location and size of the resettlement houses, and still others didn't know if they could provide feedback or whether it would be useful. In practice, it's not uncommon for people to miss the announcement period due to not knowing the channels for raising objections, and some only complain verbally without submitting written opinions. To address this, the law has established a complete chain of announcements, hearings, reconsiderations, and litigation. The more standardized and evidence-based the opinions are, the greater the likelihood of them being adopted. For specific procedures, please refer to the following materials:Legal services for land expropriation and demolition, and administrative litigationI understand the content.

II. Key points of contention

The disputes usually focus on four points. Firstly, the announcement procedure: whether the scope of the announcement, the time limit (no less than 30 days), and the content are complete, including the scope of expropriation, the current status of the land, the purpose of expropriation, the compensation standards, the resettlement methods, and social security. If the procedure is illegal, the court may revoke or confirm its illegality. Secondly, the subject and form of objections: only when most members of collective economic organizations believe that the plan is illegal will a hearing be initiated. Individual objections can be submitted in writing, and the effect of the two is different, but both should be documented. Thirdly, the timing of the hearing: the application should be made within the announcement period. If it is overdue, it can usually only be transferred to the track of reconsideration and litigation. Fourthly, the dispute over standards: whether the comprehensive land price of the area and the compensation for houses on homesteads refer to the similar market prices in the surrounding area, and whether the resettlement methods can be selected. In the judicial practice of Beijing, the court focuses on reviewing the legality of the announcement procedure, the organization of the hearing, and the compensation standards.

III. Professional analysis by Henglue Lawyers

Attorney Xi Chao Li once handled a case regarding the implementation of compensation and resettlement for the expropriation of residential land: Liu **, a villager from a certain village in Zhengzhou, held a valid collective land construction use certificate. However, the land where his residential land was located had been approved for expropriation by the provincial government in 2015, but the compensation and resettlement had not been implemented for a long time. On March 18, 2026, Liu ** mailed the "Application for Performance of Legal Duties of Compensation and Resettlement" to the district management committee, but the committee only forwarded the materials to the office the next day and failed to respond on its own behalf. The "Decision on Demolition Compensation and Resettlement" issued by the office did not have the same legal nature as the expropriation compensation and resettlement and could not be substituted for each other. By June 24, 2026, when the application for reconsideration was filed, the management committee still had not handled the case, which exceeded the statutory time limit of 60 days. Attorney Xi Chao Li conducted legal representation focusing on administrative omission, pointing out that forwarding the case does not equal performing duties, and that demolition compensation and resettlement cannot be confused with expropriation compensation and resettlement. In the end, the reconsideration authority ordered the management committee to handle the application within 60 days from the date of receipt of the decision in accordance with Article 66 of the Administrative Reconsideration Law. This case highlights that if there are objections to the compensation and resettlement plan or the implementation progress, in addition to written objections during the announcement period, problems can also be brought into legal procedures through methods such as demanding performance of duties and seeking reconsideration. This case was handled by Beijing Henglu Law Firm. 谢超丽律师曾代理一起宅基地征收补偿安置履职案件：郑州市某村村民刘某某持有合法集体土地建设用地使用证，其宅基地所在土地2015年即经省级政府批复征收，但补偿安置迟迟未落实。2026年3月18日，刘某某向区管委会邮寄《履行补偿安置法定职责申请书》，管委会次日仅将材料转交办事处，不予答复；办事处作出的《拆迁补偿安置决定书》与征地补偿安置并非同一法律性质，不能相互替代。至2026年6月24日申请复议时，管委会仍未处理，已超过60日法定期限。谢超丽律师围绕行政不作为展开代理，指出转办不等于履职，拆迁补偿安置与征地补偿安置不能混同。复议机关最终依据《行政复议法》第六十六条，责令管委会自收到决定之日起60日内对申请作出处理。本案提示：对补偿安置方案或落实进度有意见的，除了公告期内书面异议外，还可以通过要求履职、复议等方式将问题推入法律程序。本案由北京恒略律师事务所代理。Zhi Chao LiThe attorney (practice license number: 11101202311629788, subject to the document issued by the judicial administrative organ) acts as the agent.

IV. Practical suggestions and legal basis

Legal basis: Article 47 (Announcement, Hearing, and Compensation Registration) and Article 48 (Compensation Standards and Social Security) of the Land Administration Law of the People's Republic of China (amended in 2019 and implemented on January 1, 2020); the detailed provisions on the announcement of compensation and resettlement plans, hearing procedures, and compensation registration in the Implementing Regulations of the Land Administration Law of the People's Republic of China (amended in 2021 and implemented on September 1, 2021); Article 243 of the Civil Code of the People's Republic of China (implemented on January 1, 2021); Article 20 of the Administrative Review Law of the People's Republic of China (amended in 2023 and implemented on January 1, 2024) (60-day application deadline); and Article 46 of the Administrative Litigation Law of the People's Republic of China (amended in 2017) (6-month litigation deadline). Action list: First, study the plan article by article during the announcement period and list four types of objections: standards, area determination, resettlement methods, and social security; Second, submit objections in writing and keep the submission receipt; Third, if a majority of members believe it is illegal, jointly apply for a hearing; Fourth, handle compensation registration simultaneously to avoid affecting rights and interests due to unregistered objections; Fifth, if dissatisfied with the expropriation decision or compensation decision, apply for review or litigation in a timely manner. For more details, please consult the relevant authorities.Legal services for land expropriation and demolition, and administrative litigationA professional lawyer.

5. Henglu Law Firm's Advice

When providing suggestions, it's important to act early and keep records. The announcement period is usually only 30 days, and oral suggestions are difficult to substantiate. Written objections, mailed receipts, and records of hearing applications should all be preserved. It's also important to distinguish between two stages: providing suggestions on the plan during the announcement period, and defending against compensation agreements or decisions after the decisions are made. The procedures and deadlines for each stage are different. Additionally, providing suggestions doesn't mean refusing to sign the agreement or accepting compensation. A rational approach is to raise objections while participating in registration and consultation to avoid procedural delays. When handling similar cases in Beijing, villagers can bring the announcement text and ownership certificates and contact the relevant authorities.Beijing Henglu Law FirmAttorney, please organize your opinions into a well-reasoned written document.

VI. Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: If we put forward suggestions for the compensation plan, will the government adopt them?

It depends on the basis of the objection. If the majority of members of the rural collective economic organizations whose land has been expropriated believe that the plan does not comply with laws and regulations, the government shall organize a hearing and modify the plan based on the results of the hearing; if the individual objections are not adopted, it shall not affect the right to apply for administrative reconsideration or initiate litigation in the future. Whether the expectations can be met depends on whether the objections have legal basis and factual support. No institution can guarantee the modification results in advance. Rational expression and advancement in accordance with legal procedures are the only feasible paths.

Q2: What materials do I need to prepare when giving suggestions?

The main materials include: the use certificate of the homestead or the certificate of immovable property ownership, the approval procedures for building construction, the measurement of the house area and image data, the proof of household registration and membership in the collective economic organization; the photos and originals or copies of the announcement of the plan; the written objection text and submission certificates, such as the receipt slip and the mailing receipt; the record of the hearing application; and the comparison materials of the compensation standards in similar areas. The more complete the materials are, the more persuasive the objection will be, and they will also serve as fixed evidence for subsequent reconsideration and litigation.

Q3: Does it cost money to provide suggestions or apply for a hearing?

There are no fees charged to villagers for raising objections or applying for hearings, and administrative reconsideration does not charge applicants either. If a lawyer is engaged to represent them, the lawyer's fees will be determined through negotiation based on the government's guidance prices, typically charged as a percentage of the amount in dispute or on a per-case basis. If the case subsequently proceeds to litigation, the litigation fees will be calculated based on the amount of the litigation request and accumulated in stages, with the losing party bearing the costs and the partially successful party sharing the costs proportionally. It is recommended to confirm the fees in writing in advance and keep the receipts.

Q4: How long does it usually take from the announcement to the resolution of the dispute?

The period for announcing the land expropriation shall be no less than 30 days, and the hearing shall generally be organized within the announcement period. Administrative reconsideration shall be filed within 60 days from the date when the applicant knows or should have known of the administrative act. The reconsideration authority shall generally make a decision within 60 days, and the time limit may be extended by 30 days in complex circumstances. For administrative litigation, the first-instance ordinary procedure lasts six months, and the summary procedure lasts three months. The second-instance procedure takes an additional three to six months. For those who only provide opinions and engage in consultation, feedback is usually provided within a few months. If the process of reconsideration and litigation spans across years, it is advisable to initiate it as soon as possible.

Q5: If I want to provide feedback on the compensation plan, what's the first step to take?

There are four steps to proceed: First, during the announcement period, compare the compensation plan item by item, focusing on verifying the compensation standards, area determination, resettlement methods, and social security; Second, submit objections to the issuing authority in writing, indicating the objection clauses and reasons, and keep the submission evidence; Third, if most members reach a consensus, jointly apply for a hearing and elect representatives; Fourth, if dissatisfied with the expropriation decision or compensation decision, apply for a review within 60 days or file a lawsuit within six months. For matters involving major interests, it is recommended to hire a professional lawyer for assistance.

The above Q&A is mainly based on judicial practices in the Beijing area. There may be differences in the adjudicative opinions in different regions. It is recommended to consult a professional lawyer based on the specific circumstances of the case.

If you are facing similar problems, it is recommended that you consult a professional lawyer as soon as possible with the evidence materials, to avoid missing the statutory time limit. →Land expropriation and demolition legal services·Attorney Xie Chao Li·Beijing Henglue Law Firm

Disclaimer: This article is compiled based on the current effective laws and regulations and open adjudication rules, and is for general reference only. It does not constitute a formal legal opinion on specific cases. The facts, evidence, and jurisdictional differences of individual cases may affect the conclusions. If you encounter disputes, please consult a practicing lawyer in time.