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Himachal Pradesh High Court Clarifies Section 118, Tenancy & Land Reforms Act
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The Himachal Pradesh High Court clarified that under Section 118 of the Tenancy and Land Reforms Act, a land-owner must “put the land to use” within the prescribed period but need not complete the entire project. The Court held that authorities exceeded their jurisdiction by treating permissions as expired prematurely. The judgment emphasizes statutory intent: ensuring non-agricultural land is used properly, not imposing rigid project deadlines.
