The Gujarat Government issued a notification dated 08th February, 2024 that pertains to the publication of the Gujarat Tenancy and Agricultural Lands Laws (Amendment) Act, 2024, which further amends the Gujarat Tenancy and Agricultural Lands Act, 1948, the Saurashtra Gharkhed, Tenancy Settlement and Agricultural Lands Ordinance, 1949, and the Gujarat Tenancy and Agricultural Lands (Vidarbha Region and Kutch area) Act, 1958.
The specific amendments outlined in the Act focus on altering provisions related to the conversion of agricultural land into non-agricultural purposes. These changes involve substituting the time frame within which landowners must apply to the Collector for such conversions with a time frame to be specified by the State Government through notifications in the Official Gazette.
The document details the specific amendments made to three key legislative acts. Firstly, in the Gujarat Tenancy and Agricultural Lands Act, 1948, the provision is modified to replace the time frame for applying to the Collector for land conversion with a time frame specified by the State Government. Similarly, the Saurashtra Gharkhed, Tenancy Settlement and Agricultural Lands Ordinance, 1949, sees a similar replacement, along with the Gujarat Tenancy and Agricultural Lands (Vidarbha Region and Kutch Area) Act, 1958. This consistent modification across these acts reflects a unified approach to regulating the conversion of agricultural land for non-agricultural purposes, emphasizing the State Government’s authority in specifying the time frame for such applications through official notifications.
In essence, the document outlines the legislative changes brought forth by the Gujarat Tenancy and Agricultural Lands Laws (Amendment) Act, 2024, focusing on the process of converting agricultural land for non-agricultural purposes. The amendments primarily emphasize the State Government’s role in determining the time frame within which landowners can apply for such conversions, thereby enhancing regulatory control and oversight in this domain.
