Pensions for lands held under grants in perpetuity
Section 7 of the Pensions Act, 1871 deals with pensions for lands held under grants in perpetuity. Nothing in sections 4 and 6 applies to-- (1) any inam of the class referred to in section 1 of Madras Act No. The Act came into force on 18 Aug 1871.
Nothing in sections 4 and 6 applies to--
(1) any inam of the class referred to in section 1 of Madras Act No. IV of 18621 ;
(2) pensions heretofore granted by Government in the territories respectively subject to the Lieutenant-Governors of Bengal and the North-Western Provinces, either wholly or in part as an indemnity for loss sustained by the resumption by a Native Government of lands held under sanads purporting to confer a right in perpetuity. Such pensions shall not be liable to resumption on the death of the recipient, but every such pension shall be capable of alienation and descent, and may be sued for and recovered in the same manner as any other property.
Section 7, The Pensions Act, 1871 (Act 23 of 1871).
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Questions about Section 7
What does Section 7 of the Pensions Act deal with?
Section 7 of the Pensions Act is headed "Pensions for lands held under grants in perpetuity". Nothing in sections 4 and 6 applies to-- (1) any inam of the class referred to in section 1 of Madras Act No.
How do I find court cases under Section 7 of the Pensions Act?
In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Pensions Act 1871 7, section 7 Pensions Act 1871, section 7 of the Pensions Act. People searching for it also type pensions act 2004 schedule 7. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
What should I read with Section 7 of the Pensions Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 4 (Bar of suits relating to pensions), section 6 (Civil Court empowered to take cognizance of such claims), so none of them can safely be read on its own.
When did Section 7 of the Pensions Act come into force?
Section 7 of the Pensions Act, cited as Pensions Act 1871 7, came into force on 18 Aug 1871, having been enacted on 18 Aug 1871. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
Other sections of this Act
- 12A. Nomination by pensioner to receive moneys outstanding on account of pension254 words
- 14. Power to make rules188 words
- 5. Claims to be made to collector, Deputy Commissioner or other authorised officer172 words
- 16. Laying of rules157 words
- 8. Payment to be made by Deputy Commissioner, Collector or other authorised officer121 words
- 1. Title and extent111 words
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