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The Goa Restrictions on Transfer of Agricultural Land Act, 2023

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This law restricts the sale, gift, or lease of agricultural land in Goa to anyone who is not an agriculturist. It defines an agriculturist as someone who personally cultivates paddy using their own labor or family members. The Act allows the government to grant exceptions for specific needs like industrial use or cooperative farming, but generally, land must remain in the hands of those who actually farm it. Any transfer made in violation of these rules is considered legally invalid, ensuring that agricultural land is preserved for farming purposes rather than being sold off for non-agricultural development.

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  1. 0. Preamble
  2. 1. Short title, extent and commencement.
  3. 2. Definitions.
  4. 3. Restriction on transfer of agricultural land.
  5. 4. Act not to apply in certain cases.
  6. 5. Penalty.
  7. 6. Forfeiture of land transferred in contravention of section 3.
  8. 7. Procedure in inquiries.
  9. 8. Appeal and Revision.
  10. 9. Bar of jurisdiction.
  11. 10. Protection of action taken under this Act.
  12. 11. Limitation and court fees.
  13. 12. Power to make rules.
  14. 13. Power to remove difficulties.

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