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| Bilaspur Town |
√In A.D.1930, Bilaspur witnessed "Bhoomi Bandobast Abhiyan" against the Excessive Land Revenue as compared to that obtained in adjoining British territories of Kangra and Hoshiarpur districts.
√There were other grievances too, such as:
1. High rates of "Nazrana"
2. Fishing licence fee and other taxes
3. Indiscriminate policy of forest officers.
4. High-handed Behavior of the Revenue staff, who were publically accused of molesting village ladies.
√ As a protest some kisans of Bhadarpur Pargana refused to supply free firewood to the newly set up settlement staff working in their villages.
√ As a result of which 19 were arrested.
√ A collective fine of Rs 25000 was imposed on the villagers that took part in the movement.
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