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The Telangana Abolition of Inams Act, 1955

The Telangana Abolition of Inams Act, 1955

Civil195530 sections

This legislation regulates land tenure by abolishing traditional tax-free or revenue-concessionary land grants, known as inams, across Telangana. It applies to inamdars (holders of these grants), tenants, landholders, and creditors claiming rights over such properties. Under the law, all inam lands vest directly in the state government, terminating old landlord-tenant arrangements and bringing these lands under standard government revenue assessment. Affected grant holders and tenants receive statutory rights, land registration opportunities within specified limits, or monetary compensation determined by Collectors and Special Tribunals. This reform matters because it modernized land governance, eliminated feudal land privileges, and established direct tax relationships between landholders and the state.

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  1. 0. Preamble
  2. 1. Short title, extent and commencement.
  3. 2. Definitions.
  4. 3. Abolition and vesting of inams and the consequences thereof.
  5. 9. Vesting of certain buildings and inam lands used for non-agricultural purposes.
  6. 12. Determination of compensation payable to the inamdar.
  7. 14. Determination of compensation in respect of excess lands taken over under sections 4 to 8.
  8. 15. Payment of compensation.
  9. 16. Interim payment.
  10. 17. Collector to determine total compensation.
  11. 18. Notice to persons interested in compensation.
  12. 19. Apportionment of compensation.
  13. 20. Apportionment of compensation.
  14. 21. Procedure for apportionment.
  15. 22. Claims of creditors.
  16. 23. Devolution of interest in compensation.
  17. 24. Constitution of Special Tribunals and their powers.
  18. 25. References to the Special Tribunal.
  19. 26. Appeals to the Special Tribunals.
  20. 27. Appeal to the High Court.
  21. 28. Revision.
  22. 29. Savings.
  23. 30. Enquiries by the Collector.
  24. 31. Fee payable on applications, petitions.
  25. 32. Indemnity.
  26. 33. Savings.
  27. 34. Repeal.
  28. 35. Power to make rules.
  29. 36. Penalties.
  30. 37. Power to remove difficulties.

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