Bare Act

The Bihar Land Reforms (Fixation of Ceiling Area and Acquisition of Surplus Land) (Amendment) Act, 2019

This amendment applies to all landowners, buyers, and disputing parties in Bihar, regulating property transactions by completely abolishing the legal right of pre-emption. Previously, this right allowed adjoining landholders or co-owners to forcefully purchase a property sold to outsiders. This law matters because it immediately terminates all pending court and administrative cases concerning pre-emption, saving everyday people from protracted and costly legal battles. Furthermore, it dictates that any money previously deposited by claimants to purchase these properties will be returned to the depositors alongside a ten percent bonus without interest, significantly easing future land transfers and reducing state litigation.

PDF: pending for this language.