Remission of rent by Courts decreeing arrears
Section 29 of the Punjab Tenancy Act, 1887 deals with remission of rent by Courts decreeing arrears. Notwithstanding anything in the foregoing sections of this Chapter, if it appears to a Court making a decree for and arrear of rent that the area of a tenancy has been so diminished by diluvion or otherwise, or that the produce thereof has been so diminished by drought, hail, deposit of sand or othe The Act was enacted on 23 Sep 1887.
Notwithstanding anything in the foregoing sections of this Chapter, if it appears to a Court making a decree for and arrear of rent that the area of a tenancy has been so diminished by diluvion or otherwise, or that the produce thereof has been so diminished by drought, hail, deposit of sand or other like calamity, that the full amount of rent payable by the tenant cannot be equitably decreed, the Court may, with the previous sanction of the Collector, allow such remission from the rent payable by the tenant as may appear to it to be just.
Section 29, The Punjab Tenancy Act, 1887 (Act 16 of 1887).
Questions about Section 29
What does Section 29 of the Punjab Tenancy Act deal with?
Section 29 of the Punjab Tenancy Act is headed "Remission of rent by Courts decreeing arrears". Notwithstanding anything in the foregoing sections of this Chapter, if it appears to a Court making a decree for and arrear of rent that the area of a tenancy has been so diminished by diluvion or otherwise, or that the produce thereof has been so diminished by drought, hail, deposit of sand or othe
How do I find court cases under Section 29 of the Punjab Tenancy 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: Punjab Tenancy Act 1887 29, section 29 Punjab Tenancy Act 1887, section 29 of the Punjab Tenancy Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
When was Section 29 of the Punjab Tenancy Act enacted?
Section 29 of the Punjab Tenancy Act, cited as Punjab Tenancy Act 1887 29, was enacted on 23 Sep 1887 as Act 16 of 1887. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
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