Effect of depositing rent
Section 32 of the Punjab Tenancy Act, 1887 deals with effect of depositing rent. When a deposit has been so received, it shall be deemed to be a payment made by the tenant to his landlord in respect of rent due. The Act was enacted on 23 Sep 1887.
(1) When a deposit has been so received, it shall be deemed to be a payment made by the tenant to his landlord in respect of rent due.
(2) The Revenue-officer receiving the deposit shall give notice of the receipt thereof to every person who he has reason to believe claims or is entitled to the deposit, and may pay the amount thereof to any person appearing to him to be entitled thereto, or may, if he thinks fit, retain the deposit pending the decision of a competent Court as to the person so entitled.
(3) No suit or other proceeding shall be instituted against the Secretary of State of India in Council, or against any officer of the Government, in respect of anything done by a Revenue-officer under this section, but noting in this sub-section shall prevent any person entitled to receive the amount of any such deposit from recovering it from a person to whom it has been paid by a Revenue-officer.
Section 32, The Punjab Tenancy Act, 1887 (Act 16 of 1887).
Questions about Section 32
What does Section 32 of the Punjab Tenancy Act deal with?
Section 32 of the Punjab Tenancy Act is headed "Effect of depositing rent". When a deposit has been so received, it shall be deemed to be a payment made by the tenant to his landlord in respect of rent due.
How do I find court cases under Section 32 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 32, section 32 Punjab Tenancy Act 1887, section 32 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 32 of the Punjab Tenancy Act enacted?
Section 32 of the Punjab Tenancy Act, cited as Punjab Tenancy Act 1887 32, 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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