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Indian Economy 1950-1990

Question
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What are tenancy reforms?

Solution

The tenancy reforms : The tenants in India form a very significant part of the cultivating population. To protect their interests, the following tenancy reforms have been introduced by the government:
(i) Right of ownership : Provisions have been made in the tenancy legislation in several states for conferment of ownership rights to tenants. Tenants can acquire ownership rights by paying certain proportion of the net income from land to the land owner.

(ii) Security of tenure : It has been provided by several states through legislation to prevent large scale eviction of tenants.

(iii) Fixation of Rent : Maximum limit of rent paid by tenants to the landlords has been fixed.