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The Jammu and Kashmir Utilization of Lands Act, 1953

The Jammu and Kashmir Utilization of Lands Act, 1953

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This Act lets the Collector in Jammu and Kashmir take possession of vacant land that is not being cultivated and lease it out for cultivation, on payment of compensation to the owner. The land goes back to the owner when the lease ends. Appeals lie to the Commissioner, and civil courts cannot hear these matters.

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  1. 1. Short title, extent and application
  2. 2. Definitions
  3. 3. Power to take possession of any vacant land
  4. 4. Provided that no notices shall be deemed to be invalid on the ground of any defect, vagueness or insufficiency.
  5. 5. Lease of land by Collector
  6. 6. Restoration of land on expiry of lease
  7. 7. Power to use force, etc
  8. 8. Delegation of functions
  9. 9. Registration, etc., of instrument of lease not necessary
  10. 10. Appeal to Commissioner and bar of jurisdiction
  11. 10A. Revision
  12. 11. Bar to suits or legal proceedings
  13. 11A. Power to exempt
  14. 12. Power of Government to make rules

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