Land Reforms

Land Reforms

Land reforms in Kerala were enacted through the Kerala Land Reforms Act, 1963. This was enacted after the Kerala Agrarian Relations Act, 1960. Though certain provisions of the Kerala Land Reforms Act, 1963 were enacted with effect from 01.04.1964, it was amended comprehensively after including the relevant provisions for land ceiling, with effect from 01.01.1970. The three key aspects of this Act are fixity of tenure for deemed tenants, establish the rights and liabilities of Kudikidappukars and restriction on ownership and possession of land in excess of ceiling limits.