What does the Kerala Prevention of Eviction Act, 1966, seek to accomplish?
The Kerala Prevention of Eviction Act, 1966 (Kerala Act 12 of 1966) seeks to provide protection to tenants against eviction from their dwellings in the state of Kerala. The Act lays down the grounds on which a tenant can be evicted and prescribes the procedure for eviction. It aims to ensure that tenants are not arbitrarily evicted and have a secure place to live, contributing to the promotion of social justice and the welfare of the people of Kerala.