The Odisha Vesting of Properties (in Grama Sasans) Act, 1964
odisha · 1964
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- S. 1Short title, extent and commencement :– (1) This Act may be called the Orissa Vesting of Properties (in Grama Sasans) Ac
- S. 2Section 2 defines key terms used in the Odisha Vesting of Properties Act, 1964.
- S. 3Section 3 vests government-owned orchards and tanks in Grama Sasans, except where village communities have rights, unless Grama Panchayat agrees.
- S. 4Section 4 outlines the process for filing claims and determining compensation for extinguished rights under the Act.
- S. 5Section 5 grants Grama Sasans possession and management of vested properties, with income credited to the Grama Fund.
- S. 6Section 6 ensures the application of the Act to properties already vested in Grama Sasans, annuls pending proceedings, and preserves existing rights.
- S. 7Section 7 allows the government to withdraw properties from Grama Sasan management and transfer them to the state, with compensation for improvements and affected rights.
- S. 8Section 8 outlines appeal and revision processes and bars civil courts from jurisdiction on matters decided under the Act.
- S. 9Section 9 grants the Claims Officer, Collector, and Revenue Divisional Commissioner powers equivalent to a Civil Court for property-related matters.
- S. 10Power to make Rules :– ( 1) The Government may make rules to carry out purpose of this Act
- S. 11Section 11 overrides any conflicting laws, customs, or agreements to enforce the Act's provisions.
- S. 12Section 12 allows the government to issue orders to resolve any uncertainties in implementing the Act.