In force
The Delhi Land Holdings (Ceiling) Act, 1960
28 sections · As amended up to 2026-08
Sections
- I — PRELIMINARY
- 1Short title, extent and commencement
- 2The word "and" omitted by s. 2, ibid. (w.e.f. 8-12-1975)
- II — CEILING ON HOLDINGS AND VESTING AND ALLOTMENT OF EXCESS LAND
- 3Ceiling on holding.―
- 4Submission of returns.―
- 5Collection of information through other agency.―
- 7Selection of excess land in cases of certain transfers.―
- 7AAbatement of certain suits
- 8Excess land to vest in Government
- 9Publication of the final list and consequences thereof
- 10Compensation.―
- 11Manner of payment of amount.―
- 12Limit of future acquisition of land.―
- 13Excess land not to be surrendered in certain cases.―
- 14Power of Deputy Commissioner to take possession of excess land.―
- 15Reservation of land for certain purposes
- 16Allotment of excess land.―
- III — MISCELLANEOUS
- 17Act to override contract and other laws.―
- 18Mode of recovery of any amount due under the Act
- 19Appeal
- 20Revision
- 21Power of officers while holding inquiries, etc. under the Act
- 22Entry upon land for purposes of survey, etc.―
- 23Offences and penalties
- 24Finality of orders and bar of jurisdiction
- 25Protection of action taken under the Act
- 26[
- 27Power to make rules
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