The West Bengal Estates Acquisition Act, 1953 authored by R. Sharma is a key legislative guide covering the landmark law that brought radical land reforms in post-independence Bengal. The book explains provisions related to:

• Abolition of intermediaries

• Vesting of estates in the state

• Rights of raiyats and under-raiyats

• Compensation framework

• Legal procedures and case law references

This edition is a crucial legal resource for:

• Land law practitioners

• Revenue officers and land record staff

• Students preparing for WBCS and other state judicial exams

• Researchers in agrarian law and reforms