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Even people were criticizing the government for this on social media.Sources said that now outsiders would not be able to buy land in the state. The decision, however, came after leader of opposition Mukesh Agnihotri had questioned the government decision and threatened to launch an agitation on the attempt to dilute the provisions of the act. This decision had resulted in widespread resentment among people, especially on social media, where people were requesting chief minister to scrap the decision in the interest of the state. SHIMLA: After facing widespread criticism for diluting the provisions of Section 118 of the HP Tenancy and Land Reforms Act , 1972, by allowing the children of non-Himachali employees to buy property in the state, the BJP government has put the controversial decision on hold. He said that the notification had been put on hold by the government..