OF CERTAIN INVESTIGATIONS BY THE SETTLEMENT-OFFICER AND THE PREPARATION OF THE RECORD-OF-RIGHTS.Central

Section 72 of The Central Provinces Land-Revenue Act, 1881 in hindi

The Settlement-officer shall ascertain, and record for each mahal, the status of all tenants occupying land therein, the lands respectively held by them, the conditions on which they respectively hold such lands, and the rents (if any) payable by them respectively.

Summary

The Settlement officer is required to find out and formally record the legal status of all tenants occupying land within a local estate.
The officer must identify and document the specific plots of land held by each individual tenant.
The officer has to write down the exact conditions and terms under which these tenants are allowed to hold their lands.
Finally, the officer must determine and record the rent amounts payable by each tenant, if any rent is due.

Practical examples

1On 12 August 1886, a farmer named Mohan claims he has special occupancy rights. The Settlement officer investigates, confirms his status, and records his specific fields and his annual rent of 40 rupees.

2A landowner allows a widow named Lakshmi to farm a small plot condition-free for five years. The Settlement officer notes these exact conditions and her zero-rent status in the official records for 1887.

FAQ

1. What information about tenants is recorded under Section 72 of the 1881 Land-Revenue Act?

Under Section 72 of the 1881 Land-Revenue Act, the officer records the tenant's status, the specific lands they hold, the conditions of their land holding, and the rent they must pay.

2. According to Section 72 of the Central Provinces Act, who records the tenant rents?

According to Section 72 of The Central Provinces Land-Revenue Act 1881, the Settlement officer is responsible for ascertaining and recording the rents payable by tenants.

3. Does Section 72 of the land revenue law require noting the conditions of a tenancy?

Yes, Section 72 of The Central Provinces Land-Revenue Act 1881 explicitly requires the Settlement officer to record the conditions on which tenants hold their respective lands.

Test yourself

Q1.According to Section 72 of The Central Provinces Land-Revenue Act, 1881, what must the Settlement officer ascertain and record regarding tenants?

Q2.Under Section 72 of The Central Provinces Land-Revenue Act, 1881, for which geographical unit does the officer record tenant information?

Q3.Which officer is tasked with recording the rents payable by tenants under Section 72 of The Central Provinces Land-Revenue Act, 1881?

Q4.Does Section 72 of The Central Provinces Land-Revenue Act, 1881, assume that all tenants will always pay rent?

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