Section 40 of The Punjab Land-Revenue Act, 1887 in hindi — Obligation to furnish information necessary for the preparation of records

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Official Legislative Text

Any person whose rights, interests or liabilities are required to be entered in any record under this Chapter shall be bound to furnish, on the requisition of any Revenue-officer or village-officer engaged in compiling the record, all information necessary for the correct compilation thereof

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Summary

This section requires people to provide information needed to compile land records.
It applies to anyone whose rights, interests, or liabilities need to be entered into a record under this chapter.
The obligation triggers when a Revenue-officer or village-officer asks for the information.
The information requested must be necessary for the correct compilation of the record.

Practical examples

1While updating the annual land register in 1930, a Patwari asks a tenant for the details of their new rental agreement, and the tenant is legally bound to provide it.

2A Revenue-officer is surveying an estate and asks the landowner to confirm the exact amount of an outstanding mortgage on the property, which the owner must truthfully share.

FAQ

1. Do I have to answer a village officer's questions about my land under Section 40 of the Punjab Land-Revenue Act?

Yes, under Section 40 of the Punjab Land-Revenue Act, 1887, you are bound to furnish all necessary information when requested by a village-officer compiling a record.

2. Can a Revenue-officer ask for my land liability details under Section 40 of the Punjab land laws?

Yes, Section 40 of the Punjab Land-Revenue Act, 1887 allows a Revenue-officer to request information about your rights, interests, or liabilities to correctly compile records.

3. Under Section 40 of the 1887 Act, what kind of information am I required to give?

According to Section 40 of the Punjab Land-Revenue Act, 1887, you must provide all information necessary for the correct compilation of the record being prepared.

Practice Quiz

Q1.Under Section 40 of The Punjab Land-Revenue Act, 1887, who can request information from a person for the preparation of records?

Q2.What type of information must be furnished under Section 40 of The Punjab Land-Revenue Act, 1887?

Q3.According to Section 40 of The Punjab Land-Revenue Act, 1887, whose details are required to be entered in these records?

Q4.Is providing this information voluntary under Section 40 of The Punjab Land-Revenue Act, 1887?

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