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The Ajmer Shamlat Deh (Regulation) Repeal Act, 1959

The Ajmer Shamlat Deh (Regulation) Repeal Act, 1959

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The Ajmer Shamlat Deh (Regulation) Repeal Act, 1959, officially repealed and abolished the prior 1956 law that regulated shared village common lands, known as Shamlat Deh, in the historic Ajmer region of Rajasthan, India. This act primarily applies directly to rural residents, local panchayats, and land administrators in Ajmer. By repealing the older regulations, the act removed outdated local rules, paving the way for more uniform land administration under the broader laws of the newly integrated state of Rajasthan. Ultimately, it matters because it streamlined governance, eliminated legal redundancy, and clarified the management of community-owned village properties in the region.

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  1. 1. Short title and commencement
  2. 2. Repeal of Ajmer Act VI of 1956

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