[citation needed] The stated purpose of the law is "bringing about an equitable distribution of land in urban agglomerations to subserve the common good.
The repeal Act had in-built commencement date on 11 January 1999, vide section 1(3), for Haryana, Punjab and the union territories.
[3] The repeal Act has been adopted in all states except Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Bihar and West Bengal.
[5] However, there is still considerable confusion in the process required for the clearance of land for buildings; the repeal has not had much impact on the ground.
The Maharashtra Government has purchased large tracts of land under provisions of this act, to be used to provide low-cost housing to the common people.