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Bhoo Kanoon
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The Uttarakhand Cabinet approved the Bhoo Kanoon (Land Laws) amendment, which imposes stricter regulations on the purchase and sale of agricultural, horticultural, and residential lands by non-residents in 11 hill districts. The amendment aims to protect the state’s resources, culture, and the rights of local citizens.
What is Bhoo Kanoon?
- Bhoo Kanoon refers to the land laws in Uttarakhand, which govern the purchase, sale, and ownership of land in the state.
- These laws are designed to regulate land transactions, particularly concerning non-residents (outsiders) and to protect the interests of the local population, agriculture, and cultural heritage.
- Key Aspects of Bhoo Kanoon:
- Restrictions on Non-Residents: The law imposes strict restrictions on non-residents purchasing land, particularly agricultural land, in sensitive or hilly areas to prevent the exploitation of land by outsiders.
- Earlier, non-residents could purchase agricultural land, with certain exceptions. However, under the new amendments, a blanket ban has been placed on the purchase of agricultural land in several hill districts, such as Dehradun, Chamoli, and Almora.
- Residential Land: There were previously no restrictions on buying residential land, but the amended law introduces stricter conditions to preserve the state's original identity and avoid outside encroachments.
- Preservation of Culture: The law is intended to safeguard Uttarakhand’s resources, agriculture, and local culture, ensuring that land remains in the hands of residents who are most invested in the state's welfare.
- Restrictions on Non-Residents: The law imposes strict restrictions on non-residents purchasing land, particularly agricultural land, in sensitive or hilly areas to prevent the exploitation of land by outsiders.
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