What is the West Bengal Estates Acquisition Act, 1953 (West Bengal Act I of 1954)?
The West Bengal Estates Acquisition Act, 1953 (West Bengal Act I of 1954) is a land reforms legislation passed in the state of West Bengal in India. It was enacted to acquire and redistribute estates, which involves the process of acquiring large parcels of land from landowners who possess more than a certain amount, and redistributing it among the landless poor or small farmers.