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Abstract:
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"It is patently obvious that the system of tenure in the State land areas has overwhelming
advantages in that it provides an indefeasible title, a negotiable title, and a title that can be
pledged to raise capital as well as provides for the succession of title. Certain restrictions
on tenure are imposed by laws enacted by the Government. Such restrictions are in the
national interest rather than in any local interest, and they may always be readily ascertained.
It is desirable, in the interest of both the individual and the country, that these advantages
be extended to the tenure of reserve lands and trust lands. At the same time, it must be
recognized that rural people are generally conservative in thought and changes might,
therefore, have to be gradual so that confidence is not undermined."
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