Kerala Land Development Act, 1964 (Act No. 17 of 1964).

Country/Territory: India
Territorial subdivision: Kerala
Document type: Legislation
Date: 1964 (2000)
Source: FAO, FAOLEX
Long title: An act to unify and amend the law relating to the preparation and execution of Land Development Schemes including Schemes for the conservation and development of soil resources, the control and prevention of soil erosion and the reclamation of waste lands in the State of Kerala.

Subject: Forestry, Land & soil
Keyword: Afforestation/reforestation Forest management/forest conservation Institution Policy/planning Soil conservation/soil improvement Erosion Farming Liability/compensation Agricultural development
Geographical area: Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia
Entry into force notes: This Act enters into force on 29 June 1964.

Abstract: This Act provides for the establishment of the Land Development Board and defines its composition and functions, which include to direct the District Committees for the preparation of draft schemes and approve them, to advise Government on the strategies to be followed for land and water conservation as well as eco-restoration, etc.
Full text: English
Website: keralalawsect.org