Which of the following statements with reference to Jammu and Kashmir Big Landed Estates Abolition A...........

Jammu and kashmir Polity and Governance

Which of the following statements with reference to Jammu and Kashmir Big Landed Estates Abolition Act, 1950 are correct?

It led to the radical redistribution of land and paved way for rural prosperity in Jammu and Kashmir.
It prescribed a limit to right of ownership of 182 standard kanals.

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Explanation:

A major development has taken place with reference to Jammu and Kashmir Big Landed Estates Abolition Act, 1950. With the changed status of the region, application of new laws and in applicability of earlier laws and provisions, various doubts and questions had been raised over the status of Jammu and Kashmir Big Landed Estates Abolition Act, 1950.

It must be noted here that Jammu and Kashmir Big Landed Estates Abolition Act, 1950 led to the radical redistribution of land which paved way for rural prosperity and ended landlordism in J&K.

Under the Jammu and Kashmir Big Landed Estates Abolition Act, 1950, the land was transferred to the tillers.

The Act also prescribed a limit to right of ownership of 182 standard kanals (22.75 acres).

However as per the current dispensation, this Act has been repealed.