The Gujarat government on Wednesday announced stricter punishments for land grabbing with a minimum jail term of 10 years and maximum 14 years.
The new provisions of Land Grabbing Prohibition Act- 2020 are considered historic with stricter punishments and time-bound resolution. Chief Minister Vijay Rupani announced the enforcement of the new provisions of the act from today, ie December 16.
As per the provisions, anyone who illegally grabs land, provides money for the construction, threatens owner, extorts rent or helps in any such activity will fall under the definition of land grabber.
Special courts empowered with criminal and civil powers, will be set up in the State to discharge the cases relating to land grabbing within a period of six months.
The act was passed through the state legislature and has been approved by the Gujarat Governor.
The new provisions are aimed at safeguarding the land of its rightful owners it makes strict actions against land grabbers, anti-social…