Karnataka Annual Plan 1980-81 Volume-III Sectorwise Programmes of Development

Abstract

The Karnataka Land Reforms Act was substantively amended with effect from 1974, abolishing the system of tenancy, reducing ceiling limit to 54 acres in terms of dry land, providing for constitution of popular tribunals for deciding the claims for occupancy rights and distribution of surplus lands. Later in 1976 in addition to deciding tenancy cases and distribution of surplus land, Tribunals have been entrusted with the determination of surplus also.