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Bare Act

The Odisha Consolidation of Holdings and Prevention of Fragmentation of Land Act, 1972

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This Act regulates the consolidation of land holdings and prevents the fragmentation of agricultural land within the State of Orissa. fragmenting land into tiny, scattered plots often makes farming uneconomic and reduces productivity. In response, the legislation mandates the amalgamation and redistribution of these scattered parcels into larger, compact units called "chakas" for more efficient cultivation. By aiming to unify ownership and consolidate land for better resource management, the law helps landowners achieve higher economic returns and modernizes agricultural practices across the state.

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  1. 1. Short title, extent and commencement
  2. 2. Definitions
  3. 3. Declaration and notification regarding consolidation
  4. 4. Effect of notification
  5. 5. Cancellation of notification
  6. 6. Preparation of map, land register and determination of valuation and share in joint holdings
  7. 7. Powers relating to Partition of joint holding, amalgamation of holdings and to determine rent and cess and effect change in the village boundaries
  8. 8. Preparation of statement of principles
  9. 9. Publication of records and issue of extracts and notices
  10. 10. Disposal of objections by Assistant Consolidation Officer
  11. 11. Disposal of objections by the Consolidation Officer
  12. 12. Appeal
  13. 13. Revision of Map and Land Register
  14. 14. Bar on objections
  15. 15. Correction of changes and transfer of rights
  16. 16. Conditions to be fulfilled by Consolidation Scheme
  17. 17. Preparation of provisional Consolidation Scheme
  18. 18. Publication of Provisional Consolidation Scheme and receipt of objections thereon
  19. 19. Disposal of objection
  20. 20. Appeal
  21. 21. Confirmation of provisional consolidation Scheme
  22. 22. Preparation of final map and record-of-rights and commencement of final consolidation Scheme
  23. 23. Entering into possession by the land-owner
  24. 24. Compensation for houses, structures, trees, wells, etc.
  25. 25. Delivery of possession
  26. 26. Compensation for crops
  27. 27. Recovery of compensation
  28. 28. Reduction of rent and cess on account of contribution of land for public purposes
  29. 29. Amount to be paid for land contributed for public purposes
  30. 30. Vesting of land contributed for public purposes and allotted to State Government
  31. 31. Consequences to ensue on land-owner
  32. 32. Cost of consolidation operations
  33. 33. Application of this Chapter
  34. 34. Prevention of fragmentation
  35. 35. Consequences of transfer or partition contrary to provisions of section 34
  36. 36. Revision
  37. 37. Power to call for records
  38. 38. Powers of Board of Revenue
  39. 39. Exchange of possession
  40. 40. Mutual exchange of chakas among land owners
  41. 41. Closure of consolidation operations
  42. 42. Exemption from Court Fees
  43. 43. Instrument not necessary for transfer
  44. 44. Powers of Civil Court to be exercised by authorities under this Act
  45. 45. Power as regards production of documents
  46. 46. Power to enter upon land for survey and demarcation
  47. 47. Jurisdiction
  48. 48. Correction of clerical and arithmetical mistakes
  49. 49. Powers of subordinate authority to be exercised by a superior
  50. 50. Delegation of powers
  51. 51. Bar of jurisdiction of Civil Courts
  52. 52. Indemnity for act done in good faith
  53. 53. Transfer made in contravention of the provisions of the Act
  54. 54. Penalty for contravening provision of the Act
  55. 55. Penalty for destruction, damage or removal of survey marks
  56. 56. Penalty and compensation recoverable as a public demand
  57. 57. Limitation
  58. 58. Rules
  59. 59. Act to override other laws
  60. 60. Repeal
  61. 8(4). Lands earmarked for public purposes

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