Ejectment for failure to satisfy decree for arrear of rent
Section 44 of the Punjab Tenancy Act, 1887 deals with ejectment for failure to satisfy decree for arrear of rent. On receiving the application in any such case as is mentioned in clause (a) of section 42 the Revenue-officer shall, after such inquiry with respect to the existence of the arrear as he deems necessary, cause a notice to be served on the tenant, stating the date of the decree and the amount due ther The Act was enacted on 23 Sep 1887.
(1) On receiving the application in any such case as is mentioned in clause (a) of section 42 the Revenue-officer shall, after such inquiry with respect to the existence of the arrear as he deems necessary, cause a notice to be served on the tenant, stating the date of the decree and the amount due there under, and informing his that if he does not pay that amount to the Revenue-officer within fifteen days from receipt of the notice he will be ejected from the land.
(2) If the amount is not so paid, the Revenue-officer shall, subject to the provisions of this Act with respect to the payment of compensation, order the ejectment of the tenant unless good cause is shown to the contrary.
Section 44, The Punjab Tenancy Act, 1887 (Act 16 of 1887).
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Questions about Section 44
What does Section 44 of the Punjab Tenancy Act deal with?
Section 44 of the Punjab Tenancy Act is headed "Ejectment for failure to satisfy decree for arrear of rent". On receiving the application in any such case as is mentioned in clause (a) of section 42 the Revenue-officer shall, after such inquiry with respect to the existence of the arrear as he deems necessary, cause a notice to be served on the tenant, stating the date of the decree and the amount due ther
How do I find court cases under Section 44 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 44, section 44 Punjab Tenancy Act 1887, section 44 of the Punjab Tenancy Act. 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 44 of the Punjab Tenancy Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 42 (Restriction on ejectment), so none of them can safely be read on its own. 3 other provisions in this corpus refer back to it.
When was Section 44 of the Punjab Tenancy Act enacted?
Section 44 of the Punjab Tenancy Act, cited as Punjab Tenancy Act 1887 44, 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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