Justice Mallick Commentaries on West Bengal land Reforms Act, 1955

This authoritative legal commentary provides a comprehensive and in-depth analysis of the West Bengal Land Reforms Act, 1955, a landmark legislation aimed at regulating land tenure, tenancy rights, land ceilings, and redistribution of surplus land in West Bengal. The Act plays a crucial role in the abolition of intermediaries, protection of bargadars (sharecroppers), ceiling on land holdings, and distribution of vested land to landless persons.

This commentary is an indispensable guide for lawyers, judges, revenue officers, academicians, and researchers dealing with land rights and agricultural reforms in the state. It offers section-wise explanations, interpretations, and critical analysis of the provisions of the Act, enriched by judicial precedents from the Calcutta High Court and the Supreme Court of India.

???? Key Features:

• Exhaustive section-wise commentary on the West Bengal Land Reforms Act, 1955.
• Incorporates the latest amendments, rules, and notifications issued by the Government of West Bengal.
• Detailed analysis of key provisions:
  • Bargadars’ rights
  • Ceiling on land holdings
  • Retention of land
  • Vesting of land
  • Distribution of vested land
  • Rights of raiyats and tenants
• Extensive coverage of case law decided under the Act by various courts.
• Includes Land Reforms Rules, Government Orders (G.O.s), and administrative guidelines.
• Practical guidance on revenue records, mutation, record of rights (ROR), and land registration procedures.
• Special focus on procedural aspects under the Act, including appeals, revisions, and land tribunal proceedings.
• User-friendly index, appendices, and reference materials for ease of navigation.

???? Utility:

This commentary is highly useful for:

• Legal practitioners representing clients in land reform cases.
• Revenue and land reform officers engaged in the implementation of land reform laws.
• Academics and students studying land laws and agrarian reforms.
• NGOs and land rights activists working in rural development and land redistribution.

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Kamal Law House, Kolkata
Renowned for their legal publications on West Bengal laws, Kamal Law House editions are considered reliable, updated, and authoritative.