The Andhra Pradesh Land Reforms (Ceiling on Agricultural Holdings) Act, 1973.
andhra-pradesh · 1973
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- S. 1Substituted by the Act No
- S. 2Section 2 classifies dry lands in Andhra Pradesh into classes G, H, I, J, and K based on specific settlement tracts and regions.
- S. 3Section 3 defines key terms used in the Andhra Pradesh Land Reforms (Ceiling on Agricultural Holdings) Act, 1973.
- S. 4Section 4 sets the maximum land area limits for individual and family agricultural holdings in Andhra Pradesh.
- S. 5Section 5 sets standard land holdings for different classes of land in Andhra Pradesh, with specific increases for certain types of irrigated and drought-prone lands.
- S. 6Section 6 establishes the constitution, composition, and powers of tribunals for enforcing land reform ceilings in Andhra Pradesh.
- S. 7Special provision in respect of certain transfers, etc
- S. 8Section 8 mandates landowners exceeding specified land limits to declare their holdings to the Tribunal within 30 days, with extensions possible.
- S. 9Section 9 determines the ceiling area for agricultural holdings and allows the Tribunal to reopen or review cases involving fraud or misrepresentation.
- S. 10Section 10 mandates the surrender of excess land holdings over the ceiling limit and outlines the process for approval by the Tribunal.
- S. 11Section 11 vests surrendered land in the government, free from encumbrances, while claims against it are enforceable against compensation or other property.
- S. 12Section 12 mandates the reversion of surrendered land to its owner, with specific obligations regarding mortgage payments and rent collection.
- S. 13Section 13 determines land transfers to protected tenants for ceiling calculations under the Act.
- S. 14Section 14 allocates government-vested land for house-sites or agricultural use to poor, scheduled castes, tribes, and backward classes.
- S. 15Section 15 specifies the payment terms for lands vested in the government under the Act, allowing for cash, bonds, or a mix.
- S. 16Section 16 determines claims for payments from land vested in the Government and sets rules for making such payments.
- S. 17Section 17 prohibits the sale, lease, or conversion of excess agricultural land holdings in Andhra Pradesh.
- S. 18Section 18 mandates declarations for exceeding land ceiling limits after specified events, with relevant provisions applying as if under section 8.
- S. 19Section 19 mandates declarations about land holdings' compliance with ceiling limits before registration, with non-compliance leading to document rejection.
- S. 20Section 20 establishes Appellate Tribunals to hear appeals against orders from land reform tribunals or officers.
- S. 21Section 21 allows aggrieved parties to appeal to the High Court for revision of Appellate Tribunal orders on grounds of illegal jurisdiction or procedural irregularity.
- S. 22Section 22 grants authorities under the Act powers equivalent to a civil court to enforce attendance, examine witnesses, and conduct land surveys.
- S. 23Section 23 exempts various types of lands from the land reforms imposed by the Andhra Pradesh Land Reforms (Ceiling on Agricultural Holdings) Act, 1973.
- S. 24Section 24 imposes imprisonment for failing to provide required declarations under the Andhra Pradesh Land Reforms Act.
- S. 25Section 25 protects actions taken under the Act from legal challenges if done in good faith.
- S. 26Section 26 prevents legal challenges or injunctions against actions taken by officers under the Act.
- S. 27Power to make rules - (1) The Government may, by notification, make rules to carry out all or any of the purposes of thi
- S. 28Section 28 overrides any conflicting laws, customs, or court orders in favor of the Act's provisions.
- S. 29The section allows the government to issue orders to address any difficulties in implementing the Act, but only within two years of its commencement.
- S. 30Repeals previous land reform acts in Andhra Pradesh and abates pending proceedings, except for compensated lands.