When was the Kerala Land Reforms (Amendment) Act, 1978 enacted and what were its key provisions?
The Kerala Land Reforms (Amendment) Act, 1978 was enacted on July 5, 1978. Its key provisions include:

1. Increasing the land holding limit for individuals from 10 standard acres to 20 standard acres in a bid to promote agricultural development and reduce fragmentation of land holdings.
2. Allowing the distribution of surplus land among landless laborers, small farmers, and other eligible beneficiaries under the Kerala Land Utilisation Board's supervision.
3. Regulating the transfer of land through market purchases, lease, or gift to ensure fairness in land distribution and prevent exploitation of weaker sections by powerful landowners.
4. Enhancing penalties for violating land reform laws and strengthening the enforcement mechanism for better implementation of land reform measures.