Section 114 of The Punjab Land-Revenue Act, 1887 — Addition of parties to application

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Official Legislative Text

On the day fixed for the hearing, or on any day to which the hearing may be adjourned, the Revenue-officer shall ascertain whether any of the other co-sharers desire the partition of their share also, and, if any of them so desire, he shall add them as applicants for partition

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Summary

This section allows other shared owners to join an existing partition process rather than starting a new one.
On the day of the hearing, the official must check if any other co-sharers also want their portions divided.
This checking can happen on the originally scheduled hearing date or on any day the hearing is postponed to.
If other co-sharers say they do want their shares partitioned, the official will officially add them as applicants to the ongoing case.

Practical examples

1Four sisters jointly own a large plot of land. Only the eldest sister applied for a partition. On the scheduled hearing day in December 2025, the Revenue-officer asks the other three sisters if they also want their distinct shares separated out. Two of them say yes. The officer immediately adds these two sisters as official applicants to the paperwork so all three can get their shares sorted at once.

2A partition hearing is adjourned due to bad weather and rescheduled for the following Tuesday. On that new date, a co-sharer named Zafar attends and mentions he has decided he also wants his share divided. The Revenue-officer uses this opportunity to ascertain his desire and adds Zafar as an applicant.

FAQ

1. When does an official ask other co-sharers if they want partition under section 114 of the Punjab Land-Revenue Act 1887?

Under Section 114 of the Punjab Land-Revenue Act, 1887, the Revenue-officer ascertains this on the day fixed for the hearing, or on any day to which the hearing may be adjourned.

2. What happens if another co-sharer wants partition during a hearing under section 114 of the 1887 Act?

If any of the other co-sharers desire the partition of their share, Section 114 of the Punjab Land-Revenue Act, 1887 dictates that the Revenue-officer shall add them as applicants for partition.

3. Can parties be added on an adjourned hearing day under section 114 of the Punjab land revenue law?

Yes, Section 114 of the Punjab Land-Revenue Act, 1887 explicitly states that the addition of parties to the application can happen on the day fixed for the hearing or on any day to which the hearing may be adjourned.

Practice Quiz

Q1.According to Section 114 of The Punjab Land-Revenue Act, 1887, what action must the Revenue-officer take if a co-sharer expresses a desire for partition during the hearing?

Q2.Under Section 114 of the 1887 Punjab Land-Revenue Act, when is the Revenue-officer expected to ascertain the desires of other co-sharers?

Q3.Which of the following best describes the core purpose of Section 114 of the Punjab land revenue legislation of 1887?

Q4.Under Section 114 of The Punjab Land-Revenue Act, 1887, does the Revenue-officer have the option to ignore the desires of co-sharers wanting to join the partition application?

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