The Delhi and Ajmer-Merwara Land Development Act, 1948
An Act to provide for the preparation and execution of land development schemes, the reclamation of waste-land and the control of private forests and grass-land, in the Provinces of Delhi and Ajmer-Merwara.
Administered by. Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers Welfare · Other Acts of 1948
Preamble
THE DELHI AND AJMER-MERWARA LAND DEVELOPMENT ACT, 1948
ACT NO. 66 OF 1948
[24 th September, 1948.] An Act to provide for the preparation and execution of land development schemes, the reclamation of waste-land and the control of private forests and grass-land, in the Provinces of Delhi and Ajmer-Merwara.
WHEREAS it is expedient to provide for the preparation and execution of land development schemes, the reclamation of waste-land and the control of private forests and grass-land in the Provinces of Delhi and Ajmer-Merwara;
It is hereby enacted as follows:--
What this Act covers
Delhi and Ajmer-Merwara Land Development Act, 1948
Key Provisions:
1. Land Development Schemes:
o The Act empowered the Government to prepare and implement schemes for the development, improvement, and reclamation of land.
o It aimed to increase agricultural productivity and improve land conditions.
2. Regulation of Land Use:
o Provisions were made for controlling and regulating activities related to land development.
o Authorities could take measures necessary for planned utilization and improvement of land.
3. Powers of Authorities:
o The Government was empowered to appoint officers and authorities for carrying out land development activities.
o Such authorities could undertake surveys, investigations, and execution of development works.
4. Recovery of Expenses:
o The Act provided mechanisms for recovering expenses incurred on land development works from beneficiaries or landholders.
5. Rule-Making Power:
o The Government was authorized to make rules for implementing the provisions of the Act.
Sections
Type to filter. 33 sections.
- 1Short title, extent and commencement
- 2Definitions
- 3Constitution of Land Development Boards
- 4Matters for which land development schemes may provide
- 5Inquiry into, and sanctioning of, schemes
- 6Publication of schemes
- 7Power to make regulations
- 8Power to make grant of advance loan
- 9Penalty
- 10Works to be carried out by Government at owner's expense
- 11Contribution by owners of other land benefiting by work
- 12Recovery of contributions
- 13Power to carry out works and recover expenses from owners
- 14Statement and map showing details of work
- 15Repairs and renewals of work
- 16Enhancement of rent on account of improvement effected by work
- 17Rights of entry, etc
- 18Appeals
- 19Power of control
- 20Definitions
- 21Order for taking possession of waste-land
- 22Arrangement for reclamation
- 23Claim for arrears of rent not to be enforced against Government, etc
- 24Termination of possession on completion of reclamation
- 25Compensation for period of possession
- 26Accounts
- 27Recovery of net expenditure incurred by Government
- 28Appeals
- 29Continuance of liability for land revenue rates and cesses
- 30Amendment of Act XVI of 1927 in Delhi
- 31Application of Chapter V, Act XVI of 1927 to Ajmer
- 32Power to make rules
- 33Protection of action taken under the Act
Related Acts
- The Agricultural Produce (Grading and Marking) Act, 193711 sections
- The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 196044 sections
- The National Co-operative Development Corporation Act, 196227 sections
- The Seeds Act, 196630 sections
- The Insecticides Act, 196839 sections
- The Haryana and Punjab Agricultural Universities Act, 197045 sections
- The Coconut Development Board Act, 197921 sections
- The Maritime Zones of India (Regulation of Fishing by Foreign Vessels) Act, 198126 sections
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