What is the objective of the Assam Fixation of Ceiling on Land Holdings Act, 1956?
The Assam Fixation of Ceiling on Land Holdings Act, 1956 (Assam Act 1 of 1957) aims to prevent the concentration of land ownership in the hands of a few individuals in the state of Assam. The Act establishes a ceiling on the amount of agricultural land that can be owned by a person or family, and provides for the acquisition of surplus land by the government. The acquired land is then redistributed to landless individuals or families, promoting a more equitable distribution of land resources in the state.