It details the structure of the initial sections of the Act, specifically covering Chapter I (Preliminary) and Chapter II (Raiyats).
​Chapter I: Preliminary (প্রারম্ভিক)
​This chapter covers the foundational aspects of the Act:
​Section 1: Short title, extent and commencement.
​Section 2: Declaration as to the policy of the State.
​Section 3: Definitions.
​Section 3A: Act to override other laws.
​Section 3B: Rights of non-agricultural tenants and under-tenants in non-agricultural land to vest in the State.
​Section 3C: Special provisions in respect of any holder of land in acquired territory in West Bengal.
​Chapter II: Raiyats (রায়তগণ)
​This chapter focuses on the rights and responsibilities of Raiyats (landholders/tenants):
​Section 4: Rights of raiyat in respect of land.
​Section 4A: Certain restrictions on rights of raiyats in Sadar, Kalimpong and Kurseong sub-divisions of Darjeeling district.
​Section 4B: Maintenance and preservation of land.
​Section 4C: Permission for change of area, character or use of land.
​Section 4D: Offences and penalties.
​Section 4E: Bar to registration.
​This Table of Contents provides a concise overview of the initial provisions governing the application, definitions, and landholding rights under the West Bengal Land Reforms Act, 1955.