Assam Revises Definition of Original Inhabitants in Heritage Land Law

Assam is a state in India.

Its lawmakers made a new rule about who can buy land near old, important buildings.

They changed the word "original inhabitants" to mean people who have lived there for three generations.

The new rule says only those people can buy land within five kilometres of these old buildings.

The law was approved, but it hasn't started working yet.

This means the rule is ready, but people still have to wait for it to become official.

The change is meant to protect the land around historic places.

It shows how governments can update laws to keep heritage sites safe.

The new rule will be used when people want to buy or sell land near these old buildings.

The law is part of Assam's effort to preserve its cultural heritage.