The Haryana Ceiling of Land Holdings Act, 1972 was enacted with the objective of bringing about land reforms in the state of Haryana by imposing a ceiling on the ownership of agricultural land.
Scope of Haryana Ceiling of Land Holdings Act, 1972
- The Act applies to all agricultural land in the state of Haryana.
- It sets a ceiling on the ownership of agricultural land, which varies depending on the classification of the land.
- The Act seeks to prevent the concentration of land in the hands of a few wealthy individuals and to promote the equitable distribution of land.
Salient Features of Haryana Ceiling of Land Holdings Act, 1972
- The Act imposes a ceiling on the ownership of agricultural land, which varies depending on the classification of the land. The ceiling ranges from 4.046 hectares to 8.093 hectares, depending on the type of land.
- The Act provides for the establishment of a Competent Authority, which is responsible for enforcing the provisions of the Act. The Competent Authority is responsible for determining the ceiling limit of each landowner and ensuring that the provisions of the Act are complied with.
- The Act provides for the acquisition of surplus land by the government for distribution to landless farmers and other eligible persons.
- The Act provides for the payment of compensation to landowners whose land is acquired by the government. The compensation is based on the market value of the land at the time of acquisition.
- The Act also provides for the establishment of an Appellate Authority, which is responsible for hearing appeals against the orders of the Competent Authority.
- The Act provides for the imposition of penalties for violations of its provisions, including fines and imprisonment.
