Section 15
Reservation of land for certain purposes.
The Delhi Land Holdings (Ceiling) Act, 1960
About this Act
An Act to provide for the imposition of a ceiling on land holdings in the Union territory of Delhi and for matters connected therewith.
The Chief Commissioner may reserve any excess
land vesting in the Government under the provisions of this Act for the benefit of the village community
or for any work of public utility or for such other purposes as may be prescribed:
Provided that where such land is not being used for the aforesaid purposes, it may be used by the Gaon Panchayat for such purposes as the Chief Commissioner may direct.
Provided that where such land is not being used for the aforesaid purposes, it may be used by the Gaon Panchayat for such purposes as the Chief Commissioner may direct.