Tag: Land Reforms Act

Siddharamaiah accuses BJP Govt. of bowing to real estate lobby
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Siddharamaiah accuses BJP Govt. of bowing to real estate lobby

July 31, 2020

Mysore/Mysuru: Alleging that the BJP Government  made amendments to the Land Reforms Act bowing to real estate lobby, Opposition leader and former Chief Minister Siddharamaiah maintained that the amendment is the biggest treachery against the farming community. Speaking at a  media interaction organised at Mysuru District Journalists Association (MDJA) on Thyagaraja Road here yesterday, Siddharamaiah…

Farmers to protest against Land Reforms Act on Aug. 8
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Farmers to protest against Land Reforms Act on Aug. 8

July 26, 2020

Mysore/Mysuru: Members of Karnataka Rajya Raitha Sangha (KRRS) and Hasiru Sene will be staging protest all across the State on Aug. 8, opposing the amendments to the Land Reforms Act-1961. Addressing a press meet at Pathrakarthara Bhavan in city on Saturday, President of Karnataka Rajya Raitha Sangha Badagalapura Nagendra said, “On Quit India Movement Day…

Former MP opposes implementation of the amended Land Reforms Act
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Former MP opposes implementation of the amended Land Reforms Act

July 18, 2020

Mysore/Mysuru: Questioning the rationale for easing the norms for purchase of agricultural lands by non-agriculturists, former Congress MP R. Dhruvanarayan, opposing the implementation of the amended Land Reforms Act, stated that Congress party is going to launch a Statewide agitation if the amendments to Land Reforms Act are not rescinded immediately. Addressing a press meet…

Governor signs Land Reforms Act amendment ordinance
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Governor signs Land Reforms Act amendment ordinance

July 14, 2020

Bengaluru: Over a month after the Karnataka Cabinet passed an ordinance making amendments to the Karnataka Land Reforms Act, 1961, Governor Vajubhai R. Vala on Monday signed the Karnataka Land Reforms (Amendment) ordinance, 2020. Following the Governor’s consent, the State Government has notified the Amended Act in the Gazette notification. The amendment repeals Sections 79a,…

Amendments to Land Reforms Act is shocking: Former Minister
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Amendments to Land Reforms Act is shocking: Former Minister

June 26, 2020

Mysore/Mysuru: “The State Government’s decision to amend the Karnataka Land Reforms Act is a shocking development,” said former Minister Dr. H.C. Mahadevappa. Addressing a press meet at Congress Bhavan near City Railway Station yesterday, Dr. Mahadevappa said that the people, who are recovering from the flood damage, were now living in a state of fear…

GTD joins farmers in their protest against amendments to Land Reforms Act
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GTD joins farmers in their protest against amendments to Land Reforms Act

June 24, 2020

Protestors submit memorandum to MLAs Mysore/Mysuru: Opposing the amendments to Land Reforms Act, Karnataka Rajya Raitha Sangha and Hasiru Sene and Karnataka Rajya Raitha Virodhi Kayde Horata Samithi, staged separate protests at Jaladarshini Guest House on Hunsur Road this morning. While the members of Karnataka Rajya Raitha Sangha and Hasiru Sene were led by their…

Farmers block Nanjangud Road in protest against amendment to Land Reforms Act
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Farmers block Nanjangud Road in protest against amendment to Land Reforms Act

June 20, 2020

Mysore/Mysuru: Traffic on the ever busy Mysuru-Nanjangud Road was disrupted for over an hour this morning as farmers under the banner of Karnataka Rajya Raitha Sangha (Samoohika Nayakatva, meaning mass leadership) staged a rasta-roko (Road blockade) as part of the Statewide demonstration, near APMC Market on Mysuru-Nanjangud Highway. As farmers blocked the Highway, the Police…

Postcard campaign against amendment to Land Reforms Act
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Postcard campaign against amendment to Land Reforms Act

June 19, 2020

Mysore/Mysuru: Karnataka Rajya Hindulida Vargagala Jagruti Vedike, in association with Dalit Sangagala Okkoota, held a postcard campaign on Tuesday condemning the State Government’s move to amend Land Reforms Act. The activists, who gathered in front of Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) premises, posted letters to Chief Minister expressing their opposition. They alleged that CM Yediyurappa is…

Land Reforms will Change Socio-economic Landscape
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Land Reforms will Change Socio-economic Landscape

June 19, 2020

By Girish Baga, Athena Educational Services Agriculture is the sole source of livelihood in rural India. It not only puts money in the pockets of villagers but also feeds India. On March 19 this year, the Karnataka Government brought an amendment to Section 109 of the Karnataka Land Reforms Act 1961,  which allows industries to…

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