The Delhi Lands (Restrictions on Transfer) Act, 1972
The Delhi Lands (Restrictions on Transfer) Act, 1972
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The Delhi Lands (Restrictions on Transfer) Act, 1972, protects the public in Delhi from purchasing land that the government already owns or is currently acquiring for public projects. It prohibits the sale, mortgage, or lease of already acquired land and requires government approval for transfers involving land set aside for future development. This law matters because it prevents unscrupulous sellers from offloading disputed plots to unsuspecting buyers, saving them from losing life savings on invalid titles. Ultimately, it ensures planned urban development and prevents the growth of illegal colonies lacking essential services.
- 1. Short title, extent and commencement
- 2. Definitions
- 3. Prohibition on transfer of lands acquired by Central Government
- 4. Regulation on transfer of lands in relation to which acquisition proceedings have been initiated
- 5. Application for grant of permission for transfer under section 4
- 6. Appeals against orders of competent authority
- 7. Period of operation of orders of refusal to grant permission to transfer land
- 8. Restrictions on registration of transfers of land
- 9. Penalty
- 10. Offences by companies
- 11. Power to make rules
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