Q. Which article of the CNT Act allows land use exchange for industrial and mineral purposes?
Answer: Article 49
Notes: Section 49 of the Chota Nagpur Tenancy (CNT) Act, 1908 permits transfer of tribal or occupancy raiyat land for industrial or mining purposes when declared by the State Government. Permission is granted by the revenue department under conditions ensuring land use for declared purposes. Non-compliance can lead to government resumption of the land. This provision overrides general prohibitions on non-tribal transfers in Sections 46-48 of the CNT Act.