State Act

The West Bengal Land Development And Planning Act, 1948

2. In this Act, unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or context,— (a) the expressions “land”, “Collector” and “Company” respectively have the same meanings as in the Land Acquisition Act, 1894; (b) “development scheme” means a scheme for the development of land for any public purpose; (c) “notified area” means an area declared under sub-section (1) of section 4 to be a notified area; (d) “public purpose” includes— (i) the settlement of immigrants who have migrated into the Province of West Bengal on account of circumstances beyond their control, (ii) the establishment of towns, model villages and agricultural colonies, (iii) the creation of better living conditions in urban and rural areas, and (iv) the improvement and development of agriculture, forestry, fisheries and industries; (e) “rules” means rules made under this Act.