Land Ceiling Acts

Land Ceiling Acts are laws enacted to limit the amount of agricultural land a person or entity can own. The primary goal is to redistribute large landholdings to smaller farmers or landless workers, promoting equitable land distribution and reducing wealth concentration. These laws specify maximum land limits, and if an owner exceeds them, the excess land is taken over by the government for redistribution. The acts aim to prevent land monopoly, improve agricultural productivity, and support rural development. They are part of land reform efforts to ensure fair land access and enhance social and economic equity.