১৯২৮ সালের বঙ্গীয় প্রজাস্বত্ব আইন (সংশোধনী) : একটি পর্যালোচনা
মো: মহিউদ্দিন
প্রভাষক, ইতিহাস বিভাগ, ঢাকা বিশ্ববিদ্যালয় 

DOI: https://doi.org/10.59815/isp.vol4307

Abstract: The Bengal Tenancy Act of 1928 is one of the tenancy act that regulated the relationship between landlords and tenants. This act was an important addition to the system of land ownership and the transfer rights of raiyats. Although previous tenancy acts had limitations regarding the criteria for determining the rights and responsibilities of landlords and raiyats, this act attempted to mitigate those shortcomings to a large extent. The act specifically addressed the transformation of land ownership, the process of obtaining raiyati rights, the regulation of rent increases, the renunciation of land possession, the abolition of additional taxes, and the legal benefits granted to raiyats. It also outlined several duties of the raiyats. The enactment of this law exposed existing political class divisions. Hindu and Muslim leaders, along with members of the Swaraj Party, engaged in fierce debates in the legislative assembly and proposed numerous amendments. The act was finally approved through various additions and deletions, based on recommendations that emerged from arguments, discussions, debates, and criticisms within the legislature. This article analyzes the historical context of the Bengal Tenancy Act, the socio-economic condition of the raiyats, the legislative debates, as well as the features, significance, reactions, and limitations of the Bengal Tenancy Act of 1928.

Key Words: Raiyats, Landlords, Ownership, Rent, Record of Rights, Bargadar.