Tamil Nadu, a state in southern India, has its own set of land laws that govern various aspects of land ownership, use, and transactions within the state. These land laws aim to regulate land-related matters while ensuring sustainable development, social justice, and equitable distribution of land resources. Here is an overview of some key aspects of Tamil Nadu’s land laws, respectively:
Key aspects:
Tamil Nadu Land Reforms (Fixation of Ceiling on Land) Act, was enacted to address the issue of lawlessness and inequitable land distribution. It imposes a ceiling on the extent of land that an individual or family can own.
Tamil Nadu Urban Land (Ceiling and Regulation) Act aims to prevent the concentration of urban land in the hands of a few and promotes planned urban development. It sets limits on the extent of urban land that can be held by individuals or entities. It also provides for the acquisition of surplus land for public purposes.
Tamil Nadu Land Encroachment Act, 1905 addresses the issue of encroachments on government lands. And provides mechanisms for the removal of such encroachments. It outlines the procedures for eviction and disposal of encroached lands.
Other aspects:
Tamil Nadu Patta Passbook Act, 1983 establishes an issuance of patta and “chitta” to landowners in the state. It aims to streamline the process of documenting land ownership and maintaining land records.
Tamil Nadu Protection of Tanks and Eviction of Encroachments Act, 2007 focuses on protecting water bodies, particularly tanks (ponds), from encroachments and pollution. It aims to maintain the ecological balance and water resources in the state.
Tamil Nadu Land Revenue Act, 1963 provides for the regulation of land revenue administration. Also, collection of land revenue, and maintenance of land records. It outlines the processes for the determination and collection of land revenue and other related matters.
Tamil Nadu Acquisition of Land for Harijan Welfare Schemes Act, 1978: This act facilitates the acquisition of land for the implementation of welfare schemes aimed at improving the living conditions of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.
Tamil Nadu Protection of Interests of Depositors (in Financial Establishments) Act, 1997: While not exclusively a land law, this act addresses issues related to land transactions in the context of financial establishments and unauthorized acceptance of deposits.
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