Exemption

(1) Nothing contained in this Act other than sub-section (1) of section 9, sections 18, 20, 23, 24 clause (b) of sub-section (1), sub-sections (3) and (4) of section 25, sub-section (2) of section 39, section 40 and sub-section (1) of section 41 shall apply in relation to a landowner who does not hold more than one hectare in extent of land. Explanation—Where the landowner is a member of a family, the extent of land held individually by any member of his family or jointly by some or all of members of such family shall, for the purposes of this sub-section, be deemed to be held by the landowner. (2) The Government may, by notification in the Gazette, for reasons to be recorded in writing, exempt any landowner or class of landowners or any agricultural land or class of agricultural lands from all or any of the provisions of this Act. The Board may with the prior approval of the Government open such divisional and local offices as it may consider desirable for the purpose of implementationS of the Scheme and may also define the functions and duties of the divisional and local offices.