What is the West Bengal Land Reforms Act, 1955 (West Bengal Act X of 1956)?
The West Bengal Land Reforms Act, 1955 (West Bengal Act X of 1956) is a legislation in India that aimed to address land reforms and land distribution in the state of West Bengal. It was enacted to implement measures such as the abolition of intermediaries and tenure holders, regulation of rent, and distribution of land to landless laborers and small farmers. The Act sought to promote social justice, increase agricultural productivity, and reduce poverty by redistributing land ownership more equitably.