Section 38(1)(a) in Karnataka Land Reforms Act, 1961
(a)If, in any village, an agricultural labourer is ordinarily residing in a dwelling house on a land not belonging to him, then, notwithstanding anything contained in any other law, but subject to sub-sections (2) and (3), such dwelling house along with the site thereof and land immediately appurtenant thereto and necessary for its enjoyment,shall, on the date of publication of the Karnataka Land Reforms (Amendment) Act, 1978 in the official Gazette, vest absolutely in the State Government, free from all encumbrances and the agricultural labourer shall be entitled to be registered as owner thereof.