Section 15 of The Delhi Land Holdings (Ceiling) Act, 1960
The Chief Commissioner may reserve any excess land vesting in the Government under the provisions of this Act for the benefit of the village community or for any work of public utility or for such other purposes as may be prescribed: Provided that where such land is not being used for the aforesaid purposes, it may be used by the Gaon Panchayat for such purposes as the Chief Commissioner may direct.
Summary
- The Chief Commissioner has the authority to set aside excess land that now belongs to the Government.
- This land can be reserved specifically to benefit the village community or for public utility projects.
- If the reserved land is not actively being used for these main purposes, the Gaon Panchayat can be allowed to use it.
- The Chief Commissioner dictates what specific purposes the Gaon Panchayat can use this idle land for.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Can the government keep the excess land for public projects?
Yes, the Chief Commissioner can reserve the land for works of public utility or to benefit the village community.
2. What happens if the reserved land is just sitting empty?
If the land is not being used for its intended public purpose, the Gaon Panchayat may use it for purposes directed by the Chief Commissioner.
3. Who decides what the excess land is reserved for?
The Chief Commissioner is the authority who decides how the land will be reserved.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 15 of The Delhi Land Holdings (Ceiling) Act, 1960, who has the primary power to reserve excess land for the benefit of the village community?
Q2.Under Section 15 of The Delhi Land Holdings (Ceiling) Act, 1960, for what types of projects can the excess land be reserved?
Q3.Under Section 15 of The Delhi Land Holdings (Ceiling) Act, 1960, what entity is allowed to use the reserved land if it is not currently being used for its primary reserved purpose?
Q4.Under Section 15 of The Delhi Land Holdings (Ceiling) Act, 1960, who dictates the specific purposes for which the Gaon Panchayat can use the temporarily unused reserved land?