The Assam Consolidation of Holding Act, 1961 (Single Document)
assam · 1961
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- S. 2Section 2 defines key terms used in the Assam Consolidation of Holding Act, 1961, including "Agricultural," "Consolidation," "Consolidation Officer," "Holding," "Land," "Owner," "Plot," "Prescribed," "Scheme," and "Settlement Officer."
- S. 3The section allows the State Government to initiate land consolidation schemes in specified areas.
- S. 4Ins
- S. 5Section 5 outlines principles for land consolidation, prioritizing voluntary agreements, equitable area distribution, and family proximity.
- S. 6Section 6 details the inclusion of specific maps and statements in the consolidation scheme for land consolidation in Assam.
- S. 7Section 7 empowers the Consolidation Officer to conduct land surveys for preparing the Scheme under the Assam Land and Revenue Regulation, 1886.
- S. 8Section 8 mandates the Consolidation Officer to publish and inspect draft consolidation schemes and provide detailed plot information to affected persons.
- S. 9Section allows affected persons to file objections to the draft Scheme within 30 days, which the Consolidation Officer will investigate and resolve.
- S. 10The Consolidation Officer shall submit the draft Scheme after disposal of objections to the Settlement Officer for conf
- S. 11Section 11 allows appeals to the State Government within 45 days from Settlement Officer orders, with final decisions by the State Government or Settlement Officer.
- S. 12Section 12 mandates the wide publication of the final Scheme in villages, making it binding upon all once published.
- S. 12ASection 12A allows the Consolidation Officer to reallocate land reserved for public purposes and adjust village holdings accordingly, with compensation for affected areas.
- S. 13Section 13 mandates the Consolidation Officer to issue allotment orders to landowners detailing their new and original plots' details after the Scheme's publication.
- S. 14Section 14 allows an owner to take possession of the new allotted holding from the scheme's enforcement date.
- S. 15Section 15 empowers the Consolidation Officer to evict unauthorized occupants and transfer possession to rightful holders.
- S. 16Section 16 transfers an owner's rights from an old to a new holding under a consolidation scheme.
- S. 17Section 17 allows owners to either accept compensation or have their new plot auctioned if they decline, with proceeds going to the owner after sale costs.
- S. 18Section outlines compensation procedures for new land holdings based on market value compared to original holdings.
- S. 19Section 19 details the process for appealing a compensation award by the Consolidation Officer to the Court.
- S. 20Section 20 mandates the Settlement Officer to revise existing land records per the consolidation scheme.
- S. 21Section 21 prohibits partitioning, transferring, leasing, or mortgaging land to create plots smaller than 5 bighas, except under specific conditions.
- S. 22Section 22 voids transfers, partitions, or leases violating the Act and mandates summary ejection of violators.
- S. 23The State Government can delegate settlement and consolidation powers to specific officers.
- S. 24The State Government can delegate its powers, except those under Section 3, to any subordinate officer or authority.
- S. 25Section authorizes officers to enter, survey, and demarcate land for fulfilling duties under the Act.
- S. 26Section 26 allows Settlement or Consolidation Officers to request documents or information for fulfilling duties under the Act.
- S. 27Section 27 grants officers and authorities under the Assam Consolidation of Holding Act the powers of a civil court for enforcing attendance, compelling document production, and issuing commissions.
- S. 28Section allows Settlement or Consolidation Officers to use reasonable force if obstructed in lawful actions under the Act.
- S. 29Section penalizes false information or non-compliance with orders under the Act with a fine up to ₹200.
- S. 30Section 30 prevents legal challenges to decisions made under the Assam Consolidation of Holding Act, 1961.
- S. 31Section 31 protects individuals from legal action for actions taken in good faith under the Act.
- S. 32Any sum payable to the State Government under the provisions of this Act shall be realisable as an arrear of land-reven
- S. 33(1) The State Government may, by notification, make rules for carrying out the purposes of this Act
- S. 1908Enforcement
- S. 1951Regulation I of 1886
- S. 1959Principles to be followed in Preparing scheme