Question

What was the Inland Emigration Act of 1859?

Answer 1

Answer:

Under the Inland Emigration Act of 1859, without permission, plantation labourers were not allowed to leave tea gardens and, in reality, such permission was rarely granted to them.

• Thousands of plantation labourers ignored the authorities that vacated the plantation and went home.
• They believed that Gandhi Raj was arriving and that in their own village, everyone will be granted land. Nevertheless, they did not reach their goal.
• Stranded by rail and steamer strike on the route, they were trapped and badly beaten by police.