How did the amendments made to The Maharashtra Agricultural Lands (Ceiling on Holdings) Act over the years affect land distribution in the state?
The amendments made to The Maharashtra Agricultural Lands (Ceiling on Holdings) Act over the years affected land distribution in the state by imposing a limit or ceiling on the amount of agricultural land that an individual could hold. This was intended to redistribute land more equitably among farmers and prevent the concentration of large tracts of land in the hands of a few individuals, thereby promoting social equality and justice. The amendments also included various provisions for exemptions, implementation, and enforcement of the Act, which further influenced the land distribution dynamics in Maharashtra over time.