Section 53 of The Punjab Land-Revenue Act, 1887 in hindi — Confirmation and duration of assessment

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Official Legislative Text

(1)An assessment of the land-revenue of a district or tahsil shall not be considered final until it has been confirmed by the Local Government.
(2)At any time before an assessment is so confirmed the Commissioner or Financial Commissioner may modify the assessment of any estate in the district or tahsil.
(3)The Local Government shall, when confirming an assessment under sub-section (1), fix the period for which the assessment is to be in force.

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Summary

This section establishes the process for making an assessment final and determining its lifespan.
An assessment for a district or tahsil does not become officially final until the Local Government confirms it.
Before this final confirmation happens, the Commissioner or the Financial Commissioner has the authority to modify the assessment of any estate.
When the Local Government confirms the assessment, it must also specify the exact period for which the assessment will remain in effect.

Practical examples

1In late 2024, the Revenue-officer completes the assessment for the entire Lahore tahsil. Before the Local Government gives its final stamp of approval, the Commissioner reviews the file and modifies the assessment for three specific estates to fix an error.

2The Local Government reviews the completed assessment for a district and issues a confirmation order on January 10, 2025. In that same order, they fix the duration of the assessment to remain in force for a period of twenty years.

FAQ

1. Who has the final say in confirming an assessment under Section 53 of the Punjab Land-Revenue Act, 1887?

Under Section 53 of the Punjab Land-Revenue Act, 1887, an assessment is not considered final until it has been confirmed by the Local Government.

2. Can an assessment be changed before it is confirmed under Section 53 of the general law?

Yes, Section 53 of the general law allows either the Commissioner or the Financial Commissioner to modify the assessment of any estate at any time before it is confirmed.

3. Who decides how long an assessment lasts according to Section 53 of the Act?

According to Section 53 of the Act, the Local Government fixes the period for which the assessment is to be in force at the time of confirming it.

Practice Quiz

Q1.Under Section 53 of the Punjab Land-Revenue Act, 1887, whose confirmation is required to make an assessment of a district or tahsil final?

Q2.According to Section 53 of the Act, who has the power to modify the assessment of an estate before it receives final confirmation?

Q3.Under Section 53 of the land revenue law, who is responsible for setting the time period for which the assessment will remain in force?

Q4.What geographical areas does Section 53 of the Punjab Land-Revenue Act, 1887 specify when discussing the confirmation of an assessment?

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