The Uttarakhand Hills Consolidation of Holding Land Reforms Act
uttarakhand · 2016
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- S. 1(1) This Act may be called the Uttrakhand Consolidation of Holdings and Land Reforms Act, 2016
- S. 2Section defines key terms for Uttarakhand Hills Consolidation of Holding Land Reforms Act, including "State Government," "land," "Unit," "Holding," and "Consolidation."
- S. 3Section 3 authorizes the State Government to initiate land consolidation operations by declaring areas for such operations and publishing notifications.
- S. 4Section 4 regulates land use and record-keeping during consolidation operations in Uttarakhand Hills.
- S. 5Section 5 of the Uttarakhand Hills Consolidation of Holding Land Reforms Act determines land revenue for new holdings and allows tenure-holders to amalgamate their holdings.
- S. 7Section 7 mandates the District Deputy Director to revise village maps and records before preparing a consolidation scheme, using modern techniques.
- S. 8Section 8 of the Uttarakhand Hills Consolidation of Holding Land Reforms Act revises land records, determines plot valuations, and prepares consolidation maps.
- S. 9Section 9 mandates the Assistant Consolidation Officer to correct records, issue notices detailing land rights, and publish updated land records for objections.
- S. 10Section 10 allows officers to record land in the name of the State or local bodies during objections, appeals, or proceedings.
- S. 11Section 11 allows appeals against consolidation orders to Settlement Officer, who has final, non-questionable authority, barring certain claims from being raised later.
- S. 12Section 12 allows raising of rights or interest changes before the Assistant Consolidation Officer before the section 37 notification.
- S. 13Section 13 outlines conditions for consolidation schemes in Uttarakhand, ensuring fair compensation and equitable land allotment.
- S. 14Section 14 allows affected persons to object to a provisional consolidation scheme within 45 days.
- S. 15Section 15 outlines the process for handling objections and appeals in land consolidation, including inspections and revisions to the consolidation scheme if necessary.
- S. 16Section 16 confirms and publishes the consolidation scheme after considering objections, finalizing allotments, and authorizing land exchanges or donations.
- S. 17Section 17 establishes the effective date for land consolidation and compensation for improvements made by previous tenure-holders.
- S. 18Section 18 mandates the District Deputy Director to prepare new maps and records for each village after consolidation, with entries presumed true until proven otherwise.
- S. 19Section 19 grants the Assistant Consolidation Officer power to deliver possession of allotted lands to tenure-holders or committees, with specific provisions for standing crops.
- S. 20Section 20 outlines compensation for standing crops and appeals, while section 20-B reduces land revenue for contributions to public purposes.
- S. 21Section 21 establishes that upon possession of allotted land, tenure-holder's rights in original holdings cease, and new rights are transferred to the new land.
- S. 22Section 22 validates transfers of tenure-holder rights in Uttarakhand land reforms, overriding prior land acts.
- S. 23The section empowers the State Government to fix and recover costs for operations under the Act from tenure-holders, including recoverable advances and treating them as land revenue arrears.
- S. 24Section 24 grants land consolidation officers powers equivalent to a Civil Court for enforcing witness attendance and document production.
- S. 25Section 25 mandates officials to request documents and information for land consolidation duties, with legal obligation to comply.
- S. 26Section 26 of the Uttarakhand Hills Consolidation of Holding Land Reforms Act grants consolidation authorities powers akin to Magistrates and allows for challenging and voiding orders obtained through cheating.
- S. 27Unless otherwise expressly provided by or under this Act, the provisions of Chapters IX and X of the U
- S. 28Section 28 allows the State Government to appoint authorities and officers to implement the Act's provisions.
- S. 29Section 29 allows the State Government to delegate powers and responsibilities under the Act to officers or authorities.
- S. 30Section authorizes officers to enter, survey, and mark land boundaries, with penalties for violations.
- S. 31Section 31 penalizes willful destruction of survey or boundary marks with compensation, not barring criminal prosecution.
- S. 32Section 32 prohibits appeals or revisions against orders made under this Act except as specified within it.
- S. 33Section 33 grants the Director of Consolidation authority to review and correct decisions of subordinate authorities in land consolidation cases.
- S. 34Section 34 of the Uttarakhand Hills Consolidation of Holding Land Reforms Act exempts actions taken under the Act from court proceedings and suits.
- S. 35Section exempts most court fees for applications and documents in suits under this Act, except for legal representation.
- S. 36Section 36 allows transfer of holdings in consolidation schemes without written instruments or registration.
- S. 37Section 37 declares when consolidation operations in Uttarakhand villages officially end and outlines procedures for notifications and exceptions.
- S. 38Section 38 allows mutual exchange of land portions among tenure-holders to improve land shape and satisfaction.
- S. 39Section 39 empowers the Uttarakhand State Government to create rules for implementing the Act's provisions, including procedures for land consolidation and revenue determination.