The Haryana Lease of Agricultural Land Act, 2024
The Haryana Lease of Agricultural Land Act, 2024
This Act establishes a formal legal framework for leasing agricultural land in Haryana. It mandates that all land lease agreements be written and registered to ensure clarity and security for both landowners and farmers. The law defines the rights and obligations of both parties, including provisions for crop loans, land improvements, and dispute resolution. By moving these matters to the jurisdiction of revenue officers rather than civil courts, the Act aims to provide a faster, more efficient process for resolving conflicts. It applies to private agricultural land, excluding government-owned or common village lands, and provides clear procedures for lease termination and possession recovery.
- 1. Short title, commencement and application
- 2. Definitions
- 3. Lease of agricultural land
- 4. Possession of leased land
- 5. Rights and obligations of lessee
- 6. Rights and obligations of lessor
- 7. Rights and obligations in relation to improvements over leased land
- 8. Right of lessee to raise crop loan for cultivation over leased land
- 9. Right to lessee for relief in case of natural calamity
- 10. Dispute resolution
- 11. Appeal
- 12. Conditions for termination of lease
- 13. Procedure for termination of lease agreement
- 14. Reinstatement of lessor
- 15. Exclusive jurisdiction of Revenue Officers
- 16. Protection of action taken in good faith under this Act
- 17. Power to make rules
- 18. Overriding effect to the Act
- 19. Provided that any rights accrued prior, actions already taken or cases pending under any other State law in force shall be governed by the provisions of such law.
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