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Andhra Pradesh Land Reforms (Ceiling On Agricultural Holdings) Act, 1973 (Act No. 1 of 1973).

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Type of law
Legislation
Date of original text
Date of latest amendment
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Abstract
This Act, consisting of 30 sections and two Schedules, aims at consolidating and amending the law relating to the fixation of ceiling on agricultural holdings and taking over of surplus lands. It regulates land use for purposes of agriculture, or ancillary thereto, including horticulture, forest land, pasture land, waste land, plantation, etc.; and includes land deemed to be agricultural land. In addition, it regulates the ceiling area of family units, according to the different number of members to establish the extent of agricultural holdings.
Long title of text
An Act to consolidate and amend the law relating to the fixation of ceiling on agricultural holdings and taking over of surplus lands and to provide for the matters connected therewith.
Entry into force notes
This Act enters into force on such date as the Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint.
Notes
Last amendments up to the Andhra Pradesh Land Reforms (Ceiling on Agricultural Holdings) (Amendment) Act, 2009.
Repealed
No
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No