The Kerala Service Inam Lands (Vesting and Enfranchisement) Act, 1981

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This Act governs Service Inam lands in Kerala, which are properties tied to specific services or obligations. It vests the ownership rights of these lands in the Government and abolishes the associated services. In return, the Government pays compensation to the original landowners. Furthermore, it allows existing landholders to apply for the ownership of their holdings, provided they do not exceed a specific land ceiling limit. This law effectively transfers control of these lands to the state while ensuring fair compensation and protecting the rights of those currently holding the land.

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1. Short title, extent and commencement
2. Definitions
3. Vesting of the rights of land owners in Government and abolition of services
4. Amount to be paid by the Government
5. Landholder's right to assignment
6. Purchase price
7. Settlement Officer to issue notices and determine the compensation and purchase price
8. Payment of amount to the landowner to be full discharge
9. Issue of pattas and other documents to landholders
10. Amounts due to the Government to be recoverable under the Revenue Recovery Act
11. Orders of Settlement Officer to be deemed to be decrees of civil court
12. Appeal
13. Revision
14. Corrections to the final order
15. Settlement Officers
16. Powers of Settlement Officer, District Collector and Board of Revenue
17. Decision of disputes as to whether land is Service Inam Land
18. Bar of jurisdiction of civil courts
19. Protection of action taken in good faith
20. Power to remove difficulties
21. Power to make rules
22. Repeal

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