Section 46 of the Chhota Nagpur Tenancy Act, 1908 restricts transfer of land belonging to Scheduled Tribes, Scheduled Castes, and Backward Classes. The Act protects tribal land rights within Jharkhand. Tribals may transfer land only to fellow tribals or residents in their police station area. Scheduled Castes and Backward Classes can transfer land within their community and district with Deputy Commissioner's permission. The Act applies specifically to the Chota Nagpur divisions of Jharkhand.
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