The chotanagpur tenancy cnt act, enacted in 1908 after the birsa movement to govern land issues and prevent land. The chota nagpur tenancy act, 1908 bengal act 6 of 1908 chapter. Bengal act vi of 1908 published in the calcutta gazette of the 11 th november, 1908 an act to amend and consolidate certain amendments relating to the law of landlord and tenant and the settlement of rents in chota nagpur. The chotanagpur tenancy cnt act, enacted in 1908 after the birsa movement to govern land issues and prevent land alienation, is supposed to be the magna carta for tribals. Thus with the enactment of cnt act, the british colonial government tried to end the nonending simmering discontent among the general population of chota nagpur plateau. The chota nagpur tenancy act, 1908 bengal act 6 of 1908 dated 11th november, 1908 an act to amend and consolidate certain enactments relating to the law of landlord and tenant and settlement of rents in chota nagpur. But the adivasis could never be completely subdued. Latest and breaking news on chotanagpur tenancy act. Given the fact that people of chota nagpur were greatly attached to their landassets, the cnt act 1908 went a long way in establishing peace in the region. Basic general knowledge questions answers from jharkhand.
But in a direct concession to the demands of the munda rebellion, the british were forced to enact the chotanagpur tenancy act in 1908. In 1st major decision, hemant soren govt withdraws cases. This was an act to amend and consolidate certain amendments relating to the law of landlord and tenant and the settlement of rents in chota nagpur. No, because there is another law called the land acquisition act 1894, which undermines the cnt act, 1908, and facilitates easy loot of tribal land. The uneven application of laws such as the land acquisition act 1894 and the chota nagpur tenancy act 1908 allowed tisco to become a quasisovereign power in eastern india, simultaneously acting as employer, landlord, and municipal government. Chota nagpur tenancy act 1908 pdf download download. Act bengal act vi of 1908 published in the calcutta gazette of the 11th november, 1908 an act to amend and consolidate certain amendments relating to the law of landlord and tenant and the settlement of rents in chota nagpur.
This act restricts the passing on of land from tribal people to nontribals. Principal secretary of personnel department nidhi khare today said that the proposed amendments in the chhota nagpur tenancy cnt act 1908 and santhal pargana tenancy spt act. The chota nagpur tenancy act, being act vi of 1908, with. It restricts transfer of tribal land to non tribals. By the amending act of 1947 bihar act 25 of 1947, which came into force with effect from 511948 section 46 was introduced in the statute. The act came into force on the 11th november, 1908, it was first published in the calcutta gazette. Spt stands for santhal pargana tenancy act and cnt chhota nagpur tenancy act, 1908 is an important act for the tribal population of jharkhand.
Jpscjssc chotanagpur tenancy act 1908 part ii hindi. Catholic orphan press, 1910 in mundari with latin script. In jharkhand, adivasis say changes to tenancy laws dilute. Minister in trouble for excess land purchase india. Reforms act, 1950, chotanagpur tenancy act, 1908 and santhal pargana tenancy act. Explore chotanagpur tenancy act profile at times of india for photos, videos and latest news of. Attract investors from other states because of santhal pargana tenancy act. The cnt act is effective in north chhota nagpur, south chhota nagpur and palamau divisions, including areas under various municipalities and notified area committees. After that time many amendments have been done in this act.
The court held that the immediate female relatives of the last male tenent. The chota nagpur tenancy act, 1908 is of 1908 vintage. The chota nagpur tenancy act, being act vi of 1908, with notes, judicial rulings, and the rules framed under the act. Whereas it is expedient to amend and consolidate certain. Chhota nagpur tenancy cnt act 1908 and santhal pargana tenancy spt act, 1949, safeguard tribal tenancy rights and in june 2018, the movement erupted in khunti, 40 km southeast of state capital ranchi after police thrashed a gathering of munda villagers over allegations of raiding the house of former lok sabha deputy speaker and bjp mp karia munda and abducting three security. Instituted by the british the chhota nagpur tenancy act, 1908 is an important act for the tribal population of jharkhand. Chota nagpur tenancy act, 1908 thoroughly revised and. Lalbegi, halkhor and bhangi, muslim miriasin muslim nat muslim noniva pamariamuslim shikhara tantie5 tantwa turhas ghar bhuinhar dhanwar gulgulia kwar khetauri kurmi mahto majbwar. Cnt stands for chhotanagpur tenancy act, i guess it was created in 1908. Two separate tenancy laws, chota nagpur tenancy act cnt act 1908 and. Chota nagpur tenancy act, 1908 issues and analysis.
Chotanagpur tenancy act 1908 and the hos of kolhan government estate, irish journal of anthropology, 19. Production of witnesses and documents admittedly the state of bihar, exercises control in respect of alcoholic liquor for human consumption please choose whether or not you want other users to be able to see on your profile that this library is a favorite of yours. The chotanagpur tenancy act, 1908 bengal act vi of 1908. Chota nagpur tenancy act popularly known as cnt act was enacted in the year 1908. The blueprint of the act was prepared by john hoffmann, a missionary social worker. So far, the cnt act has been amended as many as 26. How will transfer of property act effect sale of scst.
Amendments in cnt and spt acts to benefit rayyats and. Manob chowdhury adivasi women bear not only the brunt of developments violence but also the adverse impact of that on gender relations. The act restricts the passing on of land from tribal people to nontribals. For the service of every notice under the chota nagpur tenancy act, 1908, not being a notice issued by any revenue or civil court fees for serving which are regulated by the courtfees act, 1870, and not being provided for by any other rule made under the chota nagpur tenancy act, 1908, a processfee of fifteen annas shall be levied if the. Section 46 of the act puts restrictions on the transfer of the rights by raiyat who is. In jharkhand, adivasis say changes to tenancy laws dilute their hard. Chota nagpur teancy act of 1908 with notes, judicial rulings and the rules framed under the act, ed. All this painstaking work went into the chotanagpur tenancy act of 1908, a landmark in tribal. The chotanagpur tenancy act, 1908 bengal act vi of 1908 and c. Whereas it is expedient to amend and consolidate certain enactments relating to the law. In may 2016, the government issued the chota nagpur tenancy act 1908 amendment ordinance and the santhal pargana tenancy act 1949 amendment ordinance, which led to. The movement targeted british officials, zamindars, and missionaries. The answer is nobecause there is another law called the land acquisition act 1894, which completely undermines the cnt act, 1908 and.
One of the immediate effects of the movement emerged in the form of protectionary legislation chota nagpur tenancy act and later played an influential role in the making of jharkhand. It acts as a protecting shield for the tribal land, but does it completely protect it. The adivasis in jharkhand need a birsa munda today as. An act to amend and consolidate certain enactments relating to the law of landlord and. Section 46 section 49 section 71 section 82 and other sections. Special memorandum on the land system of the munda country. Divisions in congressled alliance in jharkhand could hurt. The chota nagpur tenancy act, 1908 bengal act 6 of 1908. The chota nagpur tenancy act, 1908 bengal act 6 of 1908 dated. Jpscjssc chotanagpur tenancy act 1908 part i hindi. During the 2018 pathalgadi protests, adivasi villages put up giant plaques declaring their gram sabha as the only sovereign authority. This video contains detailed history and information about the chotanagpur tenancy act 1908.
They revolted several times, forcing the british to retreat. Q32 which tribe more in number is found in ranchi district in the largest number. Chota nagpur tenancy act 190b malimalakar dhunia muslim mallah including surahiya macari muslim mehtar. Certain sections of the chotanagpur tenancy cnt act 1908 and santhal pargana tenancy spt act 1949 were amended by the government under the cnt and spt amendment bill2016 on wednesday, to. A read is counted each time someone views a publication summary such as the title, abstract, and list of authors, clicks on a figure, or views or downloads the fulltext. It acts as a protecting shield for tribal land, but does it serve the purpose. The move came soon after jmm leader hemant soren took oath as jharkhand chief minister for a. The petitioners in the other writ petition belong to the oraon tribe of the chhota nagpur area. Legislations like the chota nagpur tenancy act of 1908 after the rebellion led by the legendary birsa munda can be cited as examples of when the adivasis compelled even the british to recognise their rights. The chota nagpur tenancy cnt act 1908 is a 104yearold legislation to protect land held by or for the benefit of tribal population. Q34 which of the following groups of festivals are celebrated among the tribes. In its first cabinet decision, the jharkhand government on sunday initiated action to withdraw all cases registered against tribals involved in pathalgarhi movement and those who took part in protests after the chota nagpur tenancy act and santhal pargana tenancy act were amended. Land wars in jharkhand, adivasis say changes to tenancy laws dilute their hardwon land rights the states bharatiya janata party government has amended the land tenancy laws to. The chhota nagpur tenancy act 1908 and santhal pargana tenancy.
Why tribals of jharkhand need a hero like birsa munda today. Q31 where is the indian institute of mines situated. John baptist hoffmann was a german jesuit priest, missionary in india, particularly among the. Chota nagpur tenancy act, 1908 thoroughly revised and enlarged. Tribal people protesting against the dilution of the chhota nagpur tenancy act and the santhal pargana tenancy act, in ranchi, jharkhand, in october 2016. Whereas, albert minj has been leading various rights movements in the mahuadhar block of jharkhands latehar district against the proposed amendments to chota nagpur tenancy act, 1908. Together, lets build an open library for the world.
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