Section 76 of The Punjab Tenancy Act, 1887 — Applications and proceedings cognizable by Revenue-officers
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Official Legislative Text
(1) the following applications and proceedings shall be disposed of by Revenue-officers as such, and no Court shall take cognizance of any dispute or matter with respect to which any such application or proceeding might be made or had:— FIRST GROUP (a) proceedings under section 27 for the adjustment of rents expressed in terms of the land-revenue; (b) proceedings relating to the remission and suspension of rent under section 30;
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Summary
- This section lists exactly which applications and disputes must be handled by Revenue-officers.
- It divides these tasks into three distinct groups: First, Second, and Third.
- Regular Civil Courts are strictly forbidden from taking cases that belong to these groups.
- The First Group includes important matters like adjusting rent or deciding how much compensation is owed for improvements.
- The Second Group covers things like dividing crops or ejecting tenants who did not fight their notice.
- The Third Group handles administrative tasks like serving notices of ejectment or letting a tenant deposit their rent.
- It also specifies which rank of officer can handle which group of tasks, with higher officers handling the more complex First Group.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Can a regular Civil Court handle rent adjustment cases according to Section 76 of the Punjab Tenancy Act, 1887?
No, Section 76 of the Punjab Tenancy Act, 1887 states that no Court shall take cognizance of matters meant for Revenue-officers.
2. Which group of tasks can a Naib-Tehsildar handle under Section 76 of the Punjab Tenancy Act?
Under Section 76 of the Punjab Tenancy Act, 1887, a Naib-Tehsildar can only handle applications in the Third Group, like notices for relinquishment.
3. Who can dispose of applications in the Second Group under Section 76 of the Punjab Tenancy Act?
Under Section 76 of the Punjab Tenancy Act, 1887, a Collector or Assistant Collector of the first or second grade (if not a Naib-Tehsildar) can handle the Second Group.
Practice Quiz
Q1.Under Section 76 of the Punjab Tenancy Act, 1887, which group of applications includes the service of a notice of relinquishment?
Q2.According to Section 76 of the Punjab Tenancy Act, 1887, which official is allowed to handle all three groups of applications and proceedings?
Q3.Which specific matter is listed in the First Group under Section 76 of the Punjab Tenancy Act, 1887?
Q4.Under Section 76 of the Punjab Tenancy Act, 1887, what happens if a regular Civil Court tries to hear a dispute about the division of produce?
Q5.Looking at Sections 75 and 76 of the Punjab Tenancy Act, 1887, who has jurisdiction to determine the value of uncut crops for a tenant being ejected?