Section 46 of The Punjab Land-Revenue Act, 1887 in hindi — Power to make rules respecting records and other matters connected therewith

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The Financial Commissioner may make rules.—

(a)prescribing the language in which records and registers under this Chapter are to be made;
(b)prescribing the form of those records and registers, and the manner in which they are to be prepared, signed and attested;
(c)for the survey of land so far as may be necessary for the preparation and correction of those records and registers;
(d)for the conduct of inquiries by Revenue-officers under this Chapter; and
(e)generally for the guidance of Revenue-officers and village-officers in matters pertaining to records and registers mentioned or referred to in this Chapter.

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Summary

Section 46 gives the Financial Commissioner the authority to make rules about how land records are created and maintained.
The rules can dictate the language used and the exact forms required for registers.
The rules can cover how land should be surveyed to prepare or correct these documents.
The Financial Commissioner can also set rules for how Revenue-officers conduct inquiries and guide village-officers in their duties.

Practical examples

1The Financial Commissioner mandates that all property maps must be drawn on a specific standardized grid paper.

2A new guideline is issued stating that village-officers must use blue ink when signing off on the annual land records.

FAQ

1. Who has the power to set the language of land records under Section 46 of The Punjab Land-Revenue Act, 1887?

Under Section 46 of the 1887 Act, the Financial Commissioner has the power to prescribe the language in which records are made.

2. Does Section 46 of the Punjab land law allow rules about investigating land matters?

Yes, Section 46 of the Punjab land law allows rules to be made for the conduct of inquiries by Revenue-officers.

3. Can surveying procedures be changed under Section 46 of the land revenue rules?

Yes, under Section 46 of the land revenue rules, rules can be made for the survey of land necessary to prepare and correct records.

Practice Quiz

Q1.Who is granted the power to make rules under Section 46 of The Punjab Land-Revenue Act, 1887?

Q2.Which of the following is a specific topic the Financial Commissioner can regulate under Section 46 of the 1887 land law?

Q3.Under Section 46 of the Punjab land rules, rules can be made for the guidance of which two groups of officials?

Q4.Does Section 46 of The Punjab Land-Revenue Act, 1887, allow rules concerning the physical measurement of property?

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