What was the purpose of The Maharashtra Restrictions on Transfers of Land (Amendment) Act, 1956?
The purpose of The Maharashtra Restrictions on Transfers of Land (Amendment) Act, 1956 was to amend the Maharashtra Restrictions on Transfers of Land Act, 1953. It aimed at regulating and controlling the transfer of agricultural lands in Maharashtra by imposing restrictions on their transfer, as well as providing for the acquisition of surplus land and its distribution among landless laborers and small farmers.