Section 160 of The Manipur Land Revenue and Land Reforms Act, 1960
Save as otherwise provided, the provisions of this Act shall have effect notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained as any other law, custom or usage or agreement or decree or order of court.
Summary
- It declares the supreme authority of this Act over conflicting legal or private arrangements.
- The Act's rules apply even if they contradict any other active laws or regulations.
- Traditional customs, social usages, or local practices must yield to the provisions of this Act if they conflict.
- Private agreements, contracts, or land leases cannot bypass or violate the terms set by this Act.
- It overrides existing court decrees or judicial orders that run contrary to its provisions, unless the Act itself specifies an exception.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. What happens if a private agreement between a landlord and a tenant conflicts with the Manipur Land Revenue and Land Reforms Act, 1960?
Under Section 160 of the Manipur Land Revenue and Land Reforms Act, 1960, the provisions of the Act override any conflicting private agreement, contract, or lease.
2. Does the Manipur Land Revenue and Land Reforms Act, 1960 override local customs and traditional usages?
Yes, under Section 160 of the Manipur Land Revenue and Land Reforms Act, 1960, the provisions of the Act have effect notwithstanding anything contrary contained in any custom or usage.
3. Can a prior court decree or judicial order stop the enforcement of the Manipur Land Revenue and Land Reforms Act, 1960?
No, under Section 160 of the Manipur Land Revenue and Land Reforms Act, 1960, the Act overrides any contrary decree or order of a court, unless otherwise provided.
4. Is the overriding power of the Manipur Land Revenue and Land Reforms Act, 1960 under Section 160 absolute?
It is absolute save as otherwise provided, meaning the Act's overriding effect applies in all cases except where the Act itself explicitly makes a different arrangement.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 160 of the Manipur Land Revenue and Land Reforms Act, 1960, the provisions of the Act override which of the following if they are contrary to the Act?
Q2.Under Section 160 of the Manipur Land Revenue and Land Reforms Act, 1960, the Act overrides conflicting rules unless which condition is met?
Q3.If a civil court passes a decree that allows a person to hold 100 acres of agricultural land, how does Section 160 of the Manipur Land Revenue and Land Reforms Act, 1960 affect the ceiling limit of twenty-five acres under Chapter XI of the Act?
Q4.Suppose a local tribal custom allows land to be sold directly to non-tribal persons without any administrative approval. How does Section 160 of the Manipur Land Revenue and Land Reforms Act, 1960 affect this custom in relation to the restrictions in Section 158 of the Act?