KLH’s The West Bengal Land Reforms Act, 1955 (Bare Act) – 2026.

The West Bengal Land Reforms Act, 1955 is the procedural and substantive backbone of agrarian and property law in the state. Published by Kamal Law House (KLH), this 2026 Edition provides the exact, unabridged text of the bare act. It is meticulously designed for daily use by legal practitioners, revenue officials, and real estate professionals who require uncompromised accuracy and the absolute latest legislative updates.

Key Features of this Edition

• WBLR (Amendment) Act, 2023 Integrated: This edition is fully updated to reflect the critical changes introduced by the 2023 Amendment, which came into effect on 13th April 2023.

• Authentic Statutory Text: Delivers the bare text of the Act precisely as enacted and amended by the West Bengal Legislature, without unnecessary theoretical clutter.

• Footnotes & Legislative History: Built-in footnotes track the history of amendments, providing quick context on when specific clauses were substituted, inserted, or omitted.

Comprehensive Scope of the WBLR Act

This Bare Act covers the full spectrum of land regulation in West Bengal, including:

• Bargadars (Sharecroppers): Statutory rights, protection from eviction, and the regulation of crop sharing.

• Raiyats: Rights and obligations of landowners, including provisions on the limitation of transfer of land.

• Ceiling on Holdings: Legal limits on the amount of land a raiyat can hold, and the procedures for the vesting of surplus land to the State.

• Mutation & Conversion: The statutory framework governing the alteration of land classification (e.g., from agricultural to commercial) and the updating of Records of Rights (RoR).

• Revenue Administration: Principles of land revenue assessment, recovery mechanisms, and the appellate jurisdiction of the WBLRTT.

Who Should Buy This Bare Act?

• Civil & Property Advocates: A mandatory daily desk reference for litigators practicing in district courts and the Calcutta High Court.

• Revenue Officers: Essential for Block Land and Land Reforms Officers (BL&LRO), Settlement Officers, and tribunal members enforcing the Act.

• Real Estate Developers & Consultants: Crucial for understanding land conversion rules, ceiling limits, and compliance requirements before executing property transactions.

• Law Students: The foundational text for understanding regional land laws and agrarian reforms in West Bengal.

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