(1) For the purpose of this Chapter "surplus land" means—
(i) land which has vested in the Government under section 3 but in respect of which no occupancy rights have been or are deemed to have been granted under any provision of this Regulation;
(H) agricultural land possessed by a person in excess of the ceiling area and vested in the Government under Chapter III; and (Hi) land relinquished by the occupant thereof under section 53 of the Land Revenue Regulation.
(2) From out of the surplus lands, the Government may retain— (I) all lands which fall within the limits of a village site;
(ii) forest lands; and
(iii) any other land which, in the opinion of the prescribed authority, is necessary lo be retained for expansion of a village site or for any other public purpose.
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