The Manipur Land Revenue and Land Reforms Act, 1960
Administered Ministry: Ministry of Home Affairs / Department of States
Act details
| Short title | The Manipur Land Revenue and Land Reforms Act, 1960 |
|---|---|
| Long title | An Act to consolidate and amend the law relating to land revenue in the Union territory of Manipur and to provide for certain measures of land reform. |
| Act number | 33 of 1960 |
| Act year | 1960 |
| Enactment date | 13 Sep 1960 |
| Ministry | Ministry of Home Affairs / Department of States |
| Department | Department of States |
| Jurisdiction | Central (Parliament of India) |
| Sections | 170 |
| Schedules | 1 |
| Status | Not repealed |
| Last checked on India Code | 4 Nov 2026 |
| Source | India Code, Government of India |
Summary
Summary of the Manipur Land Revenue and Land Reforms Act, 1960
Key Objectives
• To establish a comprehensive system for the assessment and collection of land revenue.
• To regulate land ownership, transfer, and maintenance of land records.
• To introduce land reforms by abolishing intermediaries and protecting the rights of cultivators and tenants.
• To prevent fragmentation and misuse of agricultural land and promote its efficient utilisation.
• To provide a legal framework for settlement of land-related disputes and administration.
Legislative history
Legislative History:
The Manipur Land Revenue and Land Reforms Act, 1960
Act Title - The Manipur Land Revenue and Land Reforms Act, 1960
Act Number / Year - 33 of 1960
Act ID (India Code) - 196033
Presidential Assent Date - September 13, 1960
Enforcement Date - September 13, 1960
Nodal Ministry - Ministry of Home Affairs
Precedent & Historical Rationale
● Consolidation of Land Revenue and Tenancy Protections - Enacted to consolidate and amend the law relating to land revenue in the Union Territory of Manipur, providing statutory protection to tenants against arbitrary eviction and establishing fair rent structures.
● Land Ceiling and Protection of Indigenous Holdings - Formulated to introduce ceiling limits on agricultural land holdings to prevent land concentration, while incorporating safeguards regarding the transfer of land belonging to Scheduled Tribes to non-tribals.
Parliamentary Trajectory & Enactment
● Formulation - Introduced by the Central Government to modernize agrarian relations and revenue administration in the Union Territory of Manipur.
● Parliamentary Passage - Debated and passed by both Houses of Parliament (Second Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha) during the August–September session of 1960.
● Presidential Assent - Received Presidential Assent on September 13, 1960.
● Enforcement - Enforced on September 13, 1960.
Source - Official Record of Parliament, India Code, and Ministry of Home Affairs.