Question

“The implementation of land ceiling legislation in India encountered several challenges that hindered its effectiveness.”

Do you agree with the given statement? Give valid reasons in support of your answer.

Answer 1

Yes. A few former Zamindars used legislative loopholes to continue to own large areas of land. Tenants were evicted and the landowners claimed to be self-cultivators. The big landlords delayed its implementation by challenging it in the courts. They used this delay to register their lands in the name of close relatives, thereby escaping from the legislation. Consequently, creating hindrances in the successful implementation of land ceiling reforms.