Section 7A of The Delhi Land Holdings (Ceiling) Act, 1960 in hindi
1[7A. Abatement of certain suits.-- Notwithstanding anything contained in any other law, every suit for the specific performance of a contract for the transfer of land, instituted after the appointed day and before the commencement of the Delhi Land Holdings (Ceiling) Amendment Act, 1976 shall abate and no suit for the specific performance of any such contract entered into before such commencement shall be maintainable.]
Summary
- This rule cancels certain ongoing lawsuits related to land transfer contracts.
- If someone filed a lawsuit after the appointed day but before the 1976 Amendment Act started, demanding that a land transfer contract be carried out, that lawsuit will be dismissed.
- Furthermore, no one is allowed to start a new lawsuit for the specific performance of any land contract that was made before the 1976 Amendment Act started.
- This rule applies regardless of what any other law says.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. What exactly does "abate" mean for these lawsuits?
It means the lawsuit is legally stopped or dismissed without forcing the land transfer.
2. Can I use a different law to keep my lawsuit alive?
No, this rule applies notwithstanding anything contained in any other law.
3. What happens if I try to file a new suit today for a contract signed before the 1976 amendment?
You cannot maintain the suit, as the law forbids new suits for the specific performance of contracts entered into before the commencement of the amendment act.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 7A of The Delhi Land Holdings (Ceiling) Act, 1960, what happens to a suit for the specific performance of a land transfer contract instituted after the appointed day and before the 1976 amendment act commenced?
Q2.Under Section 7A of The Delhi Land Holdings (Ceiling) Act, 1960, what type of legal action is explicitly barred if the contract was entered into before the commencement of the 1976 amendment act?
Q3.Does Section 7A of The Delhi Land Holdings (Ceiling) Act, 1960 allow other laws to override its rules on dismissing these lawsuits?
Q4.Under Section 7A of The Delhi Land Holdings (Ceiling) Act, 1960, a suit will abate if it was instituted before the commencement of the Delhi Land Holdings (Ceiling) Amendment Act of which year?