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The KERALA GOVERNMENT LAND ASSIGNMENT ACT, 1960

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The Kerala Government Land Assignment Act, 1960, strictly regulates how state-owned land, including roads, waterways, and abandoned properties, can be assigned, leased, or licensed. It applies to state authorities managing public assets and any citizens or organizations seeking to acquire them. This legislation remains highly important because it establishes a fair, transparent framework for distributing government property. By mandating clear public notifications and allowing residents to file formal objections before any land transfer, the law prevents arbitrary assignments, protects neighboring landowners' rights, and resolves local disputes before final ownership or usage rights are officially granted to anyone in the state.

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  1. 0. Preamble
  2. 1. Short title, extent and commencement.
  3. 2. Definitions.
  4. 3. Assignment of Government land.
  5. 4. Procedure to be followed before Government lands are assigned.
  6. 5. Order of assignment.
  7. 6. Bar of suits.
  8. 7. Power to make rules.
  9. 8. Assignment to take effect with restrictions, conditions, etc., according to their tenor.
  10. 9. Repeals.

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