Section 149 of The Punjab Land-Revenue Act, 1887 in hindi — Penalty for failure to attend within limits of estate in obedience to order of Revenue-officers

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Official Legislative Text

If a person required by a summons, notice, order or proclamation proceeding from a Revenueofficer to attend at a certain time and place within the limits of the estate in which he ordinarily resides, or in which he holds or cultivates land, fails to comply with the requisition, he shall be liable at the discretion of the Revenue-officer to fine which may extend to fifty rupees.

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Summary

A Revenue officer can fine you up to fifty rupees if you ignore an order to attend a meeting.
This rule applies if you are summoned to a place within an estate where you live.
It also applies if the meeting place is in an estate where you hold or farm land.
The penalty is entirely at the discretion of the Revenue officer who issued the summons.

Practical examples

1The local Revenue officer sends a formal notice to Rohan, asking him to attend a boundary discussion in the village where Rohan grows corn. Rohan stays home and ignores the notice. The officer decides to fine Rohan forty rupees for failing to appear.

2Aisha receives a summons from a Revenue officer to come to the local office in the estate where she resides. She forgets the date and does not show up. The officer uses his discretion to issue a warning instead of a fine, as the fine is optional.

FAQ

1. What is the maximum fine for ignoring a summons under Section 149 of the Punjab Land-Revenue Act 1887?

Under Section 149 of the Punjab Land-Revenue Act 1887, the fine for failing to attend can extend up to fifty rupees.

2. Can I be fined under Section 149 of the 1887 land law if the meeting is outside the estate where I live or farm?

Section 149 of the 1887 land law only specifies penalties for failing to attend within the limits of the estate in which you ordinarily reside, hold, or cultivate land.

3. Is the fine automatic if I miss a meeting under Section 149 of the Punjab revenue act?

No, under Section 149 of the Punjab revenue act, the fine is at the discretion of the Revenue officer.

Practice Quiz

Q1.Under Section 149 of The Punjab Land-Revenue Act 1887, what is the maximum fine a Revenue officer can impose for failure to attend?

Q2.According to Section 149 of the 1887 land rules, the location you are summoned to must be within the limits of an estate where you do what?

Q3.Who decides whether to apply the penalty under Section 149 of the Punjab Land-Revenue Act 1887?

Q4.Under Section 149 of the 1887 Punjab law, what type of document might require a person to attend?

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