Section 84 of The Central Provinces Land-Revenue Act, 1881
Revision of record-of-rights by Chief Commissioner.
After an assessment has been confirmed by the Governor General in Council, the Chief Commissioner shall not exercise, in respect of any entry of the descriptions referred to in section eighty-three duly made in a record-of-rights prepared in connection with such assessment and duly attested, the power of revision conferred by sections twenty-five and thirtyone, unless it is proved that such entry was made inadvertently.
Summary
- This rule limits the Chief Commissioner's power to revise specific entries in the land records once an assessment is confirmed.
- It states that after the Governor General in Council confirms the assessment, the Chief Commissioner cannot revise those specific entries.
- The only exception is if someone can prove the entry was originally made by mistake.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Under Section 84 of The Central Provinces Land-Revenue Act, 1881, when does the Chief Commissioner lose the general power to revise certain land record entries?
Section 84 of The Central Provinces Land-Revenue Act, 1881 removes this revision power after an assessment has been confirmed by the Governor General in Council.
2. Is there any exception in Section 84 of the 1881 Act that lets the Chief Commissioner fix a confirmed record?
Yes, Section 84 of the 1881 Act allows a revision if it is proved that the entry was made inadvertently.
3. Who has to confirm the assessment before the restriction in Section 84 of the land law kicks in?
Under Section 84 of the land law, the assessment must be confirmed by the Governor General in Council.
Test yourself
1.Under Section 84 of The Central Provinces Land-Revenue Act, 1881, whose confirmation of an assessment triggers the restriction on the Chief Commissioner's revision powers?
2.According to Section 84 of the 1881 land act, what is the only condition under which the Chief Commissioner can revise a restricted entry after confirmation?
3.What specific powers of the Chief Commissioner are restricted by Section 84 of The Central Provinces Land-Revenue Act, 1881?
4.Reading Section 83 and Section 84 of The Central Provinces Land-Revenue Act, 1881 together, how are disputed land record entries handled differently by civil courts versus the Chief Commissioner?