The Delhi Land Holdings (Ceiling) Act, 1960

The Delhi Land Holdings (Ceiling) Act, 1960 was enacted to regulate the ownership and transfer of agricultural land in the National Capital Territory of Delhi. The act aims to prevent the concentration of land ownership in the hands of a few individuals and to ensure equitable distribution of land. The act empowers the government to fix the maximum limit of land that can be held by an individual or a family. It also provides for the acquisition of excess land by the government and its distribution to landless farmers or to those who have inadequate land for cultivation. The act also sets out penalties for non-compliance with its provisions.