The Goalpara Tenancy (Extension to Autonomous District of Garo Hills) Act, 1953

The Goalpara Tenancy (Extension to Autonomous District of Garo Hills) Act, 1953

This 1953 Act extends the Goalpara Tenancy Act of 1929 to the permanently settled areas of the Garo Hills, an autonomous tribal district in Northeast India. It regulates the legal relationship between landlords and tenants, governing crucial matters like rent, land occupation, and tenancy rights. The law applies directly to landowners and tenants living in these specified areas, subject to the official notification of the Garo Hills District Council. This legislation matters because it established formal legal protections for tenants in a tribal region, ensuring local administrative authorities maintained essential oversight over land rights to prevent any unfair exploitation.

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