Section 99 of The Punjab Land-Revenue Act, 1887 in hindi
- (1)The provisions of Chapter VI shall, with respect to any sum mentioned or referred to in this Chapter, apply, so far as they can be made applicable, as if the sum were an arrear of land-revenue and the person from whom, either as principal or as surety, it is due were a defaulter in respect of such an arrear.
- (2)Unless any such sum is declared by any enactment for the time being in force to be recoverable as if it were an arrear of land-revenue due in respect of the land charged therewith, the provisions of section 77 shall apply under sub-section (1) to the recovery thereof.
Summary
- This section officially applies all the tough collection procedures from Chapter VI of the law to the special debts listed in the current chapter.
- It ensures that anyone who owes these special debts, or anyone acting as their guarantor, is treated exactly the same as a person who failed to pay regular land taxes.
- It directs officials to use the rules from Section 77 when recovering these sums, meaning they can target the debtor's other real estate.
- It notes an exception only if another law specifically says the special debt is tied to one exact piece of land, rather than being a general debt.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. What does Section 99 of The Punjab Land-Revenue Act, 1887 do regarding special debts?
Section 99 of The Punjab Land-Revenue Act, 1887 applies the strict recovery provisions of Chapter VI to the special sums listed in this chapter.
2. Does Section 99 of the Punjab revenue law apply to guarantors?
Yes, Section 99 of The Punjab Land-Revenue Act, 1887 explicitly states that the provisions apply to the person from whom the debt is due, either as principal or as surety.
3. Which specific recovery section is highlighted in Section 99 of the Act for general debts?
Section 99 of The Punjab Land-Revenue Act, 1887 states that the provisions of Section 77 apply to the recovery of these sums unless another law ties the debt to a specific piece of land.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 99 of The Punjab Land-Revenue Act, 1887, how are persons owing the sums mentioned in this chapter treated?
Q2.Does Section 99 of The Punjab Land-Revenue Act, 1887 apply to a person who is only a surety, rather than the primary debtor?
Q3.According to Section 99 of The Punjab Land-Revenue Act, 1887, which specific section's provisions apply if a sum is not tied to a specific piece of land by another law?
Q4.Connecting Section 98 and Section 99 of The Punjab Land-Revenue Act, 1887, if a person owes a government fee for using a mill under Section 98, what collection tools can the Collector use against them?