Snow White’s The Maharashtra Agricultural Lands ( Ceiling On Holdings) Act, 1961

Snow White’s The Maharashtra Agricultural Lands (Ceiling on Holdings) Act, 1961 provides a detailed and authoritative exposition of one of Maharashtra’s most significant land reform statutes. This commentary explains the legislative intent behind land ceilings, the methodology for calculating ceiling areas, and the criteria used to identify and declare surplus agricultural land. It covers exemptions for specific classes of land, treatment of family units, transfers intended to evade ceiling laws, and procedural safeguards in inquiries before revenue authorities. The book integrates relevant rules, government resolutions, notifications and landmark judicial decisions that have shaped the enforcement and interpretation of the statute. Each chapter offers structured notes, practical guidance and cross-references to make navigation through complex provisions effortless. Special attention is given to distribution of surplus land, rights of tenants, appeal and revision mechanisms, and the role of revenue officers at every stage of the process. Designed for clarity and ease of use, this work serves as an essential reference for legal practitioners, district administration officials, revenue department officers, academics and researchers concerned with agrarian reforms, land regulation and rural governance. With its combination of statutory text, analytical commentary and case law, the book functions as both a courtroom companion and a practical administrative handbook.