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The Meghalaya Removal of Restrictions on User and Enjoyment of Land Act, 1981

The Meghalaya Removal of Restrictions on User and Enjoyment of Land Act, 1981

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This Act regulates private land sales in specified areas of Meghalaya, excluding government land. It applies to private sellers, buyers, and landlords. The law dictates that once a person with permanent and transferable property rights sells their land, neither the seller nor the landlord can impose any conditions restricting how the buyer uses or disposes of it. It also bans the collection of Salami, a traditional premium fee charged during property transfers, and penalizes violators with fines. This legislation matters because it secures property rights, ensures buyer autonomy, and eliminates exploitative fees and contractual restrictions in real estate transactions.

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  1. 1. Short title, extent and commencement
  2. 2. Exemption from application of the Act
  3. 3. Definitions
  4. 4. Removal of restrictions on use and enjoyment of land.
  5. 5. Illegal realisation
  6. 6. Penalties
  7. 7. Power to make rules

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