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The Maharashtra Bandhijama, Udhad and Ugadia Tenures Abolition Act

The Maharashtra Bandhijama, Udhad and Ugadia Tenures Abolition Act

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This law ends three special landholding systems named Bandhijama, Udhad and Ugadia tenures historically existing in specific districts across modern Maharashtra. Land previously held under these custom-based arrangements gets converted into normal property subject to standard land revenue assessment under the Bombay Land Revenue Code instead of fixed tax amounts. The statute gives null effect to anyone's right to continue holding land through these special systems. It applies to lands within Kaira, Broach, Surat and Thana districts. The change unifies land governance by removing exemptions and special treatments, promoting consistent revenue collection based on modern law rather than older customs. Ultimately this reform establishes state authority over all land in these areas while confirming land rights follow standard regulations, providing clear property ownership rules and tax expectations that apply equally to everyone in these regions.

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  1. 0. Preamble
  2. 1. Short title, extent and commencement.
  3. 2. Definitions.
  4. 3. Abolition of Bandhijama and Ugadia tenures and consequential provisions.
  5. I. [See sub-section (2) of section 2.] BANDHIJAMA VILLAGES.
  6. II. [See sub-section (4) of section 2.] UDHAD LAND

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