The Odisha Bhoodan and Gramdan Act, 1970
odisha · 1971
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- S. 1Znscrrcd by the Orism Bhoodnn and Grarndan ( ~ m c o d m e n t ) G 1979 (Or
- S. 2It camc into force wirn c&cl lrom the 25th De[nbcr 1972, vide Notification No
- S. 3The State Clover-nment shall, by, notiBcati0n
- S. 4[(I) The Samiti shall consist of a Chairinan, a sf"$:rz$- 1 Vice-Chairman and nine other members to be appointed by
- S. 5Section 5 sets the four-year term for Samiti members, with possible one-year extensions by the State Government.
- S. 6Section 6 details the resignation and removal process for the Chairman, Vice-Chairman, or members of the Samiti under the Odisha Bhoodan and Gramdan Act, 1970.
- S. 7Removal of Chairrn~n, Vice-chairman or other Membcrs S
- S. 8Any casual vacancy in the o%ce of thc casual Chairman, Vice-Chairman or any other me111 her of th vacancies
- S. 9Section 9 allows the State Government to dissolve and reconstitute Samitis if they fail to perform duties or exceed powers, giving reasons and a chance to respond.
- S. 10No act of the Sslmiti or of any person acting she, et~
- S. 11(I) The Samiti may, for any district or part Comm"fzes
- S. 12(1) Any owner may, by declcla ration made in f;TGon
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- S. 14' [ ( I ) The Sarniti may, aftei ' taking into by ihc consideration the wishes of the donor as far as samitl
- S. 15( I ) The Samiti shall have its own Fund called ,hCSadti
- S. 16Section 16 declares a village or part of a village as a Gramdan village if certain land donation and participation conditions are met.
- S. 17Section 17 allows land granted by the Samiti to be donated to the Grama Parishad, with irrevocable transfer of rights.
- S. 18Section 18 prohibits Grama Parishad from transferring land without state government approval, except for land consolidation or loan purposes.
- S. 19The Grama Parishad may--- uf thc lands rVcs t c d i n Gnma parid '[(a) allot all the lands vested it to landless
- S. 20Section 20 outlines conditions for land allotment in Gramdan villages, requiring cultivation or construction and residence, and prohibits transfer of interest.
- S. 22Section 22 allows aggrieved persons to request arbitration for land allotment disputes with a Grama Parishad.
- S. 23Section 23 outlines the process for publicizing and investigating land donation declarations under the Odisha Bhoodan and Gramdan Act, 1970.
- S. 24(1) Every Grama Parishad sball have a fund shad
- S. 25Section 25 prevents land vested in a Grama Parishad from being attached or sold for unsecured debts.
- S. 26(1) If at any time, the State Government are Parishad
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- S. 28The Col'ector of the district i p w b i ~ h the R tvisian land is sit-ua te may, on
- S. 29Section 29 allows aggrieved parties to file a civil suit to challenge certain orders within three months.
- S. 30Section 30 exempts land grants under the Odisha Bhoodan and Gramdan Act from various fees and charges.
- S. 31Exemption of Stamp duty and registration fee, etr
- S. 32Section 32 overrides any conflicting provisions in other laws for the Act's enforcement.
- S. 33(1) The Samiti may, with the previous sanc- lations
- S. 34( I ) The State Government, may make rules potvcr make rulcs
- S. 35Section 35 repeals the Orissa Bhoodan Yagna Act, 1953, while ensuring continuity for existing committees, rules, land donations, and Gramdan villages under this Act.