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The Delhi and Ajmer-Merwara Land Development Act, 1948

The Delhi and Ajmer-Merwara Land Development Act, 1948

General194833 sections5 chapters

The Delhi and Ajmer-Merwara Land Development Act of 1948 regulates agricultural improvements and environmental conservation in the states of Delhi and Ajmer. It applies to landowners and tenants, granting the government legal authority to implement schemes for soil preservation, water supply, and modern farming methods. Crucially, the Act allows the state to take temporary possession of uncultivated waste-land for up to ten years to restore its productivity. This law matters because it ensures that neglected lands are reclaimed for the public welfare and agricultural growth, while also regulating private forests to prevent ecological damage and ensure long-term sustainability.

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Chapter I PRELIMINARY →

  1. 1Short title, extent and commencement
  2. 2Definitions

Chapter III Reclamation of Waste-land →

  1. 20Definition
  2. 21Order for taking possession of waste-land
  3. 22Arrangement for reclamation
  4. 23Claim for arrears of rent not to be enforced against Government, etc.
  5. 24Termination of possession on completion of reclamation
  6. 25Compensation for period of possession
  7. 26Accounts
  8. 27Recovery of net expenditure incurred by Government
  9. 28Appeals
  10. 29Continuance of liability for land revenue rates and cesses

Chapter IV Control over Forests and Lands not being the Property of Government →

  1. 30Amendment of Act XVI of 1927 in Delhi
  2. 31Application of Chapter V, Act XVI of 1927 to Ajmer

Chapter V Supplementary →

  1. 32Power to make rules
  2. 33Protection of action taken under the Act

Land Development Boards and Land Development Schemes →

  1. 3Constitution of Land Development Boards
  2. 4Matters for which land development schemes may provide
  3. 5Inquiry into, and sanctioning of, schemes
  4. 6Publication of schemes
  5. 7Power to make regulations
  6. 8Power to make grant or advance loan
  7. 9Penalty
  8. 10Works to be carried out by Government at owner’s expense
  9. 11Contribution by owners of other land benefiting by work
  10. 12Recovery of contributions
  11. 13Power to carry out works and recover expenses from owners
  12. 14Statement and map showing details of work
  13. 15Repairs and renewals of work
  14. 16Enhancement of rent on account of improvement effected by work
  15. 17Rights of entry, etc.
  16. 18Appeals
  17. 19Power of control

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