Land ownership

We will withdraw notices, says Siddaramaiah on Waqf Board’s claims over farmland

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We will withdraw notices, says Siddaramaiah on Waqf Board’s claims over farmland

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday sought to calm down farmers in Vijayapura, Yadgir and Dharwad districts, agitated after the revenue authorities issued them notices claiming that their farmlands were owned by the Waqf Board. “No farmer will be evicted from his land. If the government has issued any notice, they will be withdrawn,” the … Read more

Can a new Chinese law on rural rights finally give women their promised land?

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Can a new Chinese law on rural rights finally give women their promised land?

It will take effect next May. But while experts are pleased that the new law will help to clarify women’s rights as well as making it easier for them to access legal help, they have voiced concerns that it still contains some ambiguity that could lead to manipulation by rural authorities. Rural land in China … Read more