What were the main provisions of The Maharashtra Agricultural Lands (Lowering of Ceiling on Holdings) and (Amendment) Amendment Act, 1975 in Maharashtra?
The Maharashtra Agricultural Lands (Lowering of Ceiling on Holdings) and (Amendment) Amendment Act, 1975 aimed to lower the ceiling limit for land holdings in Maharashtra. This act was passed with the main objective of redistributing surplus land to landless laborers and small farmers, thereby promoting equitable distribution of agricultural land and ensuring better livelihood opportunities for the rural poor. The act also sought to prevent concentration of land ownership in the hands of a few individuals or families, thus curbing social inequality and enhancing overall agricultural productivity.