The Himachal Pradesh Ceiling on Land Holdings Act, 1972
State Act of Himachal Pradesh · Act 19 of 197328 provisions
The enactment
| Long title | An Act to consolidate and amend the laws relating to ceiling on land holdings in the State of Himachal Pradesh |
|---|---|
| Type | Act |
| Citation | Act 19 of 1973 |
| Year | 1973 |
| Jurisdiction | State of Himachal Pradesh |
| Ministry | Revenue |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
| Provisions published | 28 |
| Subjects | property |
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- Section 1 Short title, extent and commencement
- Section 2 Declaration as to giving effect to certain directive principles of State policy
- Section 3 Definitions
- Section 4 Permissible area
- Section 5 Exemptions
- Section 6 Ceiling of land
- Section 7 Certain transfers not to affect the surplus area
- Section 8 Selection of permissible area
- Section 9 Declaration supported by affidavits to be furnished by certain land owners and tenants
- Section 10 Submission of statement to Collector
- Section 11 Vesting of surplus area in the State Government
- Section 12 Power to take possession of surplus area
- Section 13 Power to separate shares of land-owners
- Section 14 Principle for determination and payment of amount
- Section 15 Disposal of surplus area
- Section 16 Bar of future acquisition of land in excess of permissible area
- Section 17 Future acquisition of land by inheritance or otherwise in excess of permissible area or increase in such area as a result of operation of this Act
- Section 18 Bar of jurisdiction
- Section 19 Mode of recovery of amount and penalty
- Section 20 Appeal 1[xxxv] and revision
- Section 21 Officers holding enquiries to have powers of civil courts
- Section 22 Penalty for making false statement
- Section 23 Procedure
- Section 24 Certain officers to be public servants
- Section 25 Protection of action taken under this Act
- Section 26 Power to make rules
- Section 27 Power to remove difficulties
- Section 28 Repeal and savings
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