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THE ODISHA LAND RIGHTS TO SLUM DWELLERS ACT, 2017

The Odisha Land Rights to Slum Dwellers Act, 2017

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This legislation provides legal land rights and security of tenure to landless slum dwellers residing in urban areas across the State of Odisha. It regulates the settlement of land—offering up to specified size limits—for residential use, granting titles free of cost to economically weaker sections and at subsidized rates to others. Certificates are issued jointly to married couples, empowering women. The Act halts ongoing eviction proceedings, promotes in-situ redevelopment with basic urban services, and establishes welfare funds and redevelopment committees. By turning informal settlements into recognized, legal holdings, it significantly improves housing security and living conditions for vulnerable urban populations.

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  1. 1. Short title, extent and commencement.
  2. 2. Definitions.
  3. 3. Land right to slum dweller.
  4. 4. Redevelopment of slums.
  5. 5. Abatement of proceedings.
  6. 6. Urban Area Slum Redevelopment and Rehabilitation Committee.
  7. 7. Conduct of Business of the Committee.
  8. 8. Appeal.
  9. 9. Penalty for contravention of the provision.
  10. 10. Urban Poor Welfare Fund.
  11. 11. Protection of action taken against good faith.
  12. 12. Nodal Agency.
  13. 13. Power to remove difficulties.
  14. 14. Bar of jurisdiction of Civil Court.
  15. 15. Cognizance of Offence.
  16. 16. Power to make rules.
  17. 17. Effect of other laws.
  18. 18. Repeal and savings.

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