Section 22 of The Punjab Land-Revenue Act, 1887 — Mode of making proclamation

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When a proclamation relating to any land is issued by a Revenue-officer, it shall, in addition to any other mode of publication which may be prescribed in any provision of this Act, be made by beat of drum or other customary method, and by the posting of a copy thereof on a conspicuous place in or near the land to which it relates.

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Summary

Section 22 of the 1887 land law mandates how public notices about land must be physically announced to the public.
A revenue official must use a customary method like beating a drum to make the announcement heard.
A written copy of the notice must also be posted in a highly visible place on or near the relevant land.
These physical methods are required in addition to any other publication rules found elsewhere in the legislation.

Practical examples

1On March 4, 1888, a revenue official hires a local drummer to walk through the village square of Rampur to announce that a specific farm is being attached for unpaid debts.

2An official prints a public notice about a boundary dispute and tacks it to a large, prominent mango tree sitting right on the edge of the disputed field.

FAQ

1. What methods must be used to announce a land notice under Section 22 of The Punjab Land-Revenue Act, 1887?

Under Section 22 of the Punjab land legislation, the notice must be announced by beat of drum or another customary method, and a physical copy must be posted in a conspicuous place near the land.

2. Can an official skip beating a drum if they publish a notice in the newspaper under Section 22 of the 1887 Act?

No, Section 22 of the land revenue rules requires the drum beat or customary method in addition to any other prescribed publication methods.

3. Where exactly should the written copy be posted according to Section 22 of the 1887 land rules?

Section 22 of the 1887 Act states the written copy must be posted on a conspicuous place in or near the land that the proclamation relates to.

Practice Quiz

Q1.How must a land proclamation be publicly announced according to Section 22 of The Punjab Land-Revenue Act, 1887?

Q2.Where must the physical copy of a proclamation be placed under Section 22 of the 1887 land law?

Q3.If another rule in the Act requires a specific type of publication, how does Section 22 of The Punjab Land-Revenue Act, 1887 apply?

Q4.Who is specifically mentioned as issuing the proclamation in Section 22 of the Punjab land revenue legislation?

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