Tamil Nadu Land Reforms Act

The Tamil Nadu Land Reforms Act of 1956 aimed to distribute land more fairly by abolishing large feudal landholdings and implementing ceilings on land ownership. It sought to empower small farmers and tenant farmers by redistributing surplus land to landless workers, thereby reducing inequality and promoting agricultural productivity. The Act also regulated tenancy and rentals to ensure fair treatment of tenants. Its primary goal was to promote social equity in land ownership, fostering a more just and balanced rural economy in Tamil Nadu.