What were the key changes introduced by the West Bengal Land Reforms (Second Amendment) Act, 1986?
The West Bengal Land Reforms (Second Amendment) Act, 1986 introduced several key changes to the land reforms in the state of West Bengal. Some of these changes include:

1. Clarification on the types of tenure and their inheritance rights: The act clearly defined various types of tenures like raiyati, bargadar, and other types of holdings, and specified their inheritance rights.

2. Regulation of land use: The act provided for the regulation of land use by controlling the subdivision, division, or consolidation of holdings to ensure better agricultural production.

3. Provision of fair compensation: The act ensured that any person whose land is acquired must be compensated fairly and promptly.

4. Strengthening the role of local bodies: The act aimed at strengthening the role of Panchayati Raj Institutions in managing and controlling the distribution of agricultural land within their jurisdictions.

5. Creation of a Land Reforms Tribunal: The act established a Land Reforms Tribunal to ensure the fair implementation of the land reforms policy.

These changes aimed at making the West Bengal land reforms policy more effective and efficient, ensuring better agricultural production and fair distribution of land among the people.