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West Bengal to scrap urban land ceiling act
Published 26 June 2026 ยท local
Synopsis West Bengal's new BJP government is set to abolish the Urban Land Ceiling Act, a move long demanded by industries. This legislation, which restricted
Synopsis West Bengal's new BJP government is set to abolish the Urban Land Ceiling Act, a move long demanded by industries. This legislation, which restricted private land ownership and hindered industrial growth, will be scrapped to unlock developable land and attract significant investments. The government also plans to revitalize derelict industrial sites in Kolkata, prioritizing them over agricultural land for urban development and economic expansion.
Published: June 26, 2026 โข 2:52 PM IST ยท Updated: June 26, 2026 โข 3:37 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
Synopsis West Bengal's new BJP government is set to abolish the Urban Land Ceiling Act, a move long demanded by industries.
This legislation, which restricted private land ownership and hindered industrial growth, will be scrapped to unlock developable land and attract significant investments.
The government also plans to revitalize derelict industrial sites in Kolkata, prioritizing them over agricultural land for urban development and economic expansion.