Question

The 1974 Land Reform (Amendment) Act stemmed out of the concerns faced by the Indian tenants. Substantiate.

Answer 1

Instructions: Talk about the following points to answer this question

• The problems of the tenants.
• The features of the act.

Solution:

• The Indian tenants faced many problems, such as huge rents, insecure land holdings, and landless farmers. To alleviate their problems, the then Chief Minister D. Devaraj Urs brought forth a significant law in Karnataka in 1974.
• This law stated that the tiller is the owner of the land.
• This act, also known as the 1974 Land Reform (Amendment) Act, had the following provisions:
  • It cancelled all kinds of tenancy. The tiller could establish his right over the land he cultivated.
  • Lands on rent came under the government and those who wanted to establish rights over the land, or a compensation had to apply to tribunals.
  • The tribunal had the final authority, and its decision could only be challenged in the High Court.