Jammu and Kashmir Land Grants Act, 1960 (Act No. XXXVIII of 1960).
An Act to provide for grants of lands by Government.
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This Act empowers the Government to determine the extent of land available for building purposes and to grant land on lease for such purposes on the conditions specified in the text.The Act further provides for: powers to enhance ground rent in respect of subsisting leases; management and administration of lands; etc.