The Urban Land (Ceiling and Regulation) Repeal Act, 1999

The Urban Land (Ceiling and Regulation) Repeal Act, 1999 was enacted to repeal the Urban Land (Ceiling and Regulation) Act, 1976. The 1976 Act was enacted to prevent the concentration of urban land in the hands of a few and to ensure that urban land was used in a manner that served the common good. However, the Act faced several criticisms and was found to be ineffective in achieving its objectives. The 1999 Act was enacted to repeal the 1976 Act, which was seen as a hindrance to the development of urban areas in India. The 1999 Act removed the restrictions on the acquisition and transfer of urban land and allowed for its free use and development. However, some safeguards were put in place to ensure that the interests of weaker sections of society were protected.