Land Laws

Hidayatullah National Law University · LL.B. Semester 8 · LLB-C-802

Unit I — LAND RIGHTS OF SCHEDULED TRIBES

Introduction & Various Definitions. · Forest rights of Forest-dwelling Scheduled Tribes. · Land acquisition and tribal rights. · Self-governance and Tribal Rights. · Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996.

Unit II — INTRODUCTION TO LAND REVENUE & LAND REFORMS

Introduction & History of Land Revenue. · Overview of Indian Land reforms measures. · Landholding, Land revenue and its liability. · Board of Revenue (Exclusive jurisdiction, Appointment, Powers and Functions.) · Various Land Records: Field Map, Record of Rights, Kisan Kitab, Nistar Patrak, Wajib-ul-arz. · Revenue Survey, Demarcation, Settlement, and Assessment Rates. · Reinstatement of Bhumiswami improperly dispossessed.

Unit III — INTRODUCTION TO RENT LAW.

Introduction, Definitions and Exemptions. · Rent Agreement and agreed rent. · Constitution, Powers, and functions of Rent Control Tribunal and Rent Controller. · Rights and obligations of Landlords and Tenants. · Appeals and Penalties Under the Act.