Madhya Pradesh Land revenue code

MADHYA PRADESH LAND REVENUE CODE,1959

RIGHTS IN ABADI AND POWERS OF REVENUE OFFICERS

Definition • Abadi- Sec.2(a)-area reserved-in village and non-urban area-time to time • Purpose-residence and other ancillary purpose • Includes ‘village site’& ‘gaonsthan’ • Land liable to pay land revenue unless exempted-

Rights in Abadi to hold house free of land revenue S.243 Rights of person already Holding land S.244 Right of compensation S.247(3)

Rights in abadi • To hold house free of land revenue [Sec.245] -if  occupied by – a kotwar – agricultural artisan or labourer • Person lawfully holds landbefore or after commencement of this actbhumiswami [Sec.246] Right of compensation if any

Power of Revenue Officers • State government/collector to acquire any land for extension of abadi [Sec. 243(2)] -compensation for such acquisition under land Acquisition act,1894  [Sec.243(3) ]

• Settlement officer to determine abadi of a village.[Sec.72]

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Power of Revenue Officers • Tehsildar to order ejection of  the abadi-unauthorisedly occupied-forfeit any crop or building [Sec.248] • Power to charge cost-arrear of land revenue • To charge penalties • Power of collector for remission of land revenue.

Gram avas vikas yojana • Sponsered by Government of  India-100% grant assistancehouse sites to families of  landless workers- don’t already own one. • 1973 amendment-subject to conditions – Building house within 5 years – No transfer of land or interest for 10 years

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