Section 4 of The Agriculturists' Loans Act, 1884
- (1)The State Government 1[or, in a State for which there is a Board of Revenue of Financial Commissioner, such Board or Financial Commissioner, subject to the control of the State Government] may, from time to time, 2*** make rules as to loans to be made to owners and occupiers of arable land, for the relief of distress, the purchase of seed or cattle, or any other purpose not specified in the Land Improvement Loans Act, 1883 (19 of 1883), but connected with agricultural objects.
- (2)All such rules shall be published in the Official Gazette.
Summary
- The State Government has the power to make rules about giving loans to owners and occupiers of arable land, which means land fit for growing crops.
- If a state has a Board of Revenue or a Financial Commissioner, they can also make these rules, subject to the State Government's control.
- These loans can be for relief of distress, buying seed or cattle, or any agricultural purpose not listed in the Land Improvement Loans Act, 1883.
- All rules made under this Act must be published in the Official Gazette, which is the official government newspaper.
- Any rule made must be presented before the State Legislature as soon as possible after it is made.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Who has the authority to make rules for giving loans under Section 4?
The State Government has this authority. In states that have a Board of Revenue or a Financial Commissioner, they can also make rules, but they are under the control of the State Government.
2. Who can receive these loans?
Loans can be made to owners and occupiers of arable land, which is land suitable for plowing and growing crops.
3. What can these loans be used for?
They can be used for the relief of distress, buying seed or cattle, or any other purpose related to agriculture that is not already specified in the Land Improvement Loans Act, 1883.
4. Where must the rules be published?
The rules must be published in the Official Gazette.
5. What must happen after a rule is made?
It must be laid before the State Legislature as soon as possible after it is made.
Test yourself
Q1.Who can make rules under Section 4, subject to the control of the State Government?
Q2.What type of land must borrowers own or occupy to qualify for a loan under Section 4?
Q3.Which of these is a purpose for loans mentioned in Section 4?
Q4.Under Section 4, rules can be made for purposes not specified in which Act?
Q5.Where must rules made under Section 4 be published?