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The Maharashtra Bhagdari and Narwadari Tenures Abolition Act.

Maharashtra
Act number
32 of 1949
Ministry
Govt of Maharashtra
Department
Revenue & Forest Department
Enacted
23 Jun 1949

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11 sections

  1. Section 1Short title, extent and commencement.
  2. Section 2Abolition of Bhagdari and Narwadari tenures.
  3. Section 3Holder of land forming part of bhag, narwa or recognised sub-division and persons in lawful possession of majmun to be deemed to be occupants.
  4. Section 4All other majmun land and other property to be property of the Crown.
  5. Section 5Alienation so far made not to be invalid.
  6. Section 6Custom of female heirs excluded by male heirs void.
  7. Section 7Saving of recognised alienation.
  8. Section 8Method of compensation for the extinguishment or modification of any rights in land.
  9. Section 9Repeal.
  10. Section 10Rules.
  11. Section 11Interpretation.