Section 1 of The Bombay Revenue Jurisdiction Act, 1876
This Act may be called "The Bombay Revenue Jurisdiction Act, 1876". Commencement.--So much of section four as relates to claims to set aside, on the ground of irregularity, mistake or any other ground except fraud, sales for arrears of land-revenue, shall come into force on such day as the Governor General in Council directs in that behalf by notification in the Gazette of India. The rest of this Act shall come into force on the passing thereof: Extent.--And it shall extend to all 1[the 2[State of Maharashtra]], but not so as to affect--
- (a)any suit regarding the assessment of revenue on land situate in 3[the City of Bombay], or the collection of such revenue;
- (b)any of the provisions of Bombay Acts 5 of 1862 and 6 of 1862, or of 4[Act 21 of 1881] or of Act 23 of 1871; 5* * * * *
Summary
- The law is called The Bombay Revenue Jurisdiction Act, 1876.
- The part of Section 4 about stopping suits that try to cancel land tax sales due to mistakes or irregularities, but not fraud, starts on a date chosen by the Governor General in Council (the head of the government at the time) through a notice in the Gazette of India (the official government newspaper).
- The rest of this law starts working immediately on the day it is passed.
- This law applies to the entire State of Maharashtra.
- This law does not affect any lawsuits about assessing (calculating) or collecting land tax in the City of Bombay.
- This law does not affect Bombay Acts 5 of 1862, 6 of 1862, Act 21 of 1881, or Act 23 of 1871.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. What is the official name of this law?
It is called The Bombay Revenue Jurisdiction Act, 1876.
2. Where does this law apply geographically?
It extends to the entire State of Maharashtra.
3. Does this law affect land tax lawsuits in the City of Bombay?
No, it does not affect any suit regarding the assessment or collection of revenue on land situated in the City of Bombay.
4. When did most of this law come into force?
The rest of the Act (excluding the specific part of Section 4 regarding land tax sales) came into force on the passing of the Act.
5. What specific part of Section 4 has a different starting date?
The part of Section 4 that relates to claims to set aside land-revenue arrears sales on grounds of irregularity, mistake, or any ground other than fraud, which starts on a day directed by the Governor General in Council.
Test yourself
Q1.What is the short title of this Act?
Q2.Which geographical area is this Act extended to?
Q3.Which area has its land revenue assessment and collection suits protected from being affected by this Act?
Q4.Which of the following Acts is NOT listed as unaffected by this Act in Section 1?
Q5.How does the specific part of Section 4 regarding setting aside sales on grounds other than fraud come into force?
Q6.Except for the special part of Section 4, when did the rest of this Act come into force?