West Bengal Land Ceiling Act

The West Bengal Land Ceiling Act is a law that limits the amount of land individuals or entities can own to prevent excessive land concentration. Its goal is to promote equitable distribution of land, reduce land hoarding, and support landless farmers by redistributing surplus land. Under this act, land holdings exceeding the prescribed ceiling must be surrendered to the government, which can then redistribute it to those in need. The Act aims to foster agricultural development, social justice, and rural welfare by ensuring more equitable land ownership.