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The Delhi Land Holdings (Ceiling) Act, 1960

Central · 1960

  • S. 1Short title, extent and commencement.
  • S. 2Definition.
  • S. 3Ceiling on holding.
  • S. 4Submission of returns.
  • S. 5Collection of information through other agency.
  • S. 6Procedure for determination of excess land.
  • S. 7Selection of excess land in cases of certain transfers.
  • S. 7AAbatement of certain suits.
  • S. 8Excess land to vest in Government.
  • S. 9Publication of the final list and consequences thereof.
  • S. 10Compensation.
  • S. 11Manner of payment of amount.
  • S. 12Limit of future acquisition of land.
  • S. 13Excess land not to be surrendered in certain cases.
  • S. 14Power of Deputy Commissioner to take possession of excess land.
  • S. 15Reservation of land for certain purposes.
  • S. 16Allotment of excess land.
  • S. 17Act to override contract and other laws.
  • S. 18Mode of recovery of any amount due under the Act.
  • S. 19Appeal.
  • S. 20Revision.
  • S. 21Power of officers while holding inquiries, etc., under the Act.
  • S. 22Entry upon land for purposes of survey, etc.
  • S. 23Offences and penalties.
  • S. 24Finality of orders and bar of jurisdiction.
  • S. 25Protection of action taken under the Act.
  • S. 26Omitted.
  • S. 27Power to make rules.
  • S. 28Repealed.
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