Grant of leasehold rights to the homeless persons

Grant of leasehold rights to the homeless persons.

1. (1) Notwithstanding anything contained in the Chhattisgarh Land Revenue Code, 1959 (No. 20 of 1959) or any other law for the time being in force, any homeless person, who is in possession of any Government land in an urban area for residential purpose on or before the 1st day of January, 2023, shall be entitled to get leasehold rights of an area not exceeding 60 square meters, under the provisions of this Act: Provided that the leasehold rights given under this Act shall be for residential purpose only: Provided further that in case of any joint family, only one head of the family shall be eligible for grant of leasehold rights.
2. (2) The State Government may, by notification, issue guidelines for the procedure of grant of leasehold rights and premium to be charged for the grant of leasehold rights under this Act.