Himachal Pradesh Land Development Act
The Himachal Pradesh Land Development Act, 1973
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This Act establishes District Land Development Committees in Himachal Pradesh to oversee land improvement projects. It applies to landowners and tenants throughout the state, authorizing schemes for soil conservation, water management, and afforestation. The law matters because it provides a structured framework to enhance agricultural productivity and prevent environmental degradation, ultimately aiming to improve the livelihoods and sustainability of the region's land resources.
Chapter I PRELIMINARY →
Chapter II DISTRICT LAND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE AND LAND DEVELOPMENT SCHEMES →
- 3Constitution of the District Land Development Committees
- 4Matters for which Land Development Schemes may provide
- 5Inquiry into and sanctioning of schemes
- 6Publication of schemes
- 7Power to make regulations
- 8Power to make grant or advance loan
- 9Penalty
- 10Works to be carried out by Government at owner’s expense
- 11Contribution by owners of other land benefiting by work
- 12Recovery of contributions
- 13Power to carry out work and recover expenses from owners
- 14Statement and map showing details of work
- 15Repairs and renewals of work
- 16Rights of entry etc.
- 17Appeals
- 18Power of control
Chapter III RECLAMATION OF WASTE LAND →
- 19Definitions
- 20Order for taking possession of waste land
- 21Arrangement for reclamation
- 22Claim for arrears of rent not to be enforced against Government etc.
- 23Determination of possession on completion
- 24Compensation for period of possession
- 25Accounts
- 26Recovery of net expenditure incurred by Government
- 27Appeals
- 28Continuance of liability for land revenue, rates and cesses
Chapter IV SUPPLEMENTARY →
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